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MEGAscene features music, lifestyle and fashion in Adelaide. Issue 7 has interviews with Pigsy, Vince Contarino and Luis Saez-Sanchez and gig photos of The Screaming Jets, Thirsty Merc, Jac Dalton, Rock Vault Allstars, Daytura and Whiskey Harbour. It has our regular columns SA Paranormal and Maria's Column and an article on Wishbone Day. An issue chocker-block full of interesting reading.
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1 Issue 7 2016 . . . featuring music, lifestyle and fashion in Adelaide Gig photos of Thirsty Merc Pigsy Vince Contarino Gig photos at Boom Boom Room Luis Saez-Sanchez Gig photos of The Screaming Jets
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Issue 72016

featuring music lifestyle and fashion in Adelaide

Gig photos of Thirsty Merc

Pigsy

Vince ContarinoGig photos at

Boom Boom Room Luis Saez-Sanchez

Gig photos of The Screaming Jets

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Rising Star MediaPhotography - Video - Design

wwwrisingstarcomaursmrisingstarcomau

Photography by Sue Hedley

Specialising in music industryphotography portraits and events

- Media Publishing -

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

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IN THIS ISSUEGetting To Know Your Local MusicianInterview with PigsyInterview with Vince ContarinoInterview with Luis Saez-Sanchez

ArticlesThe Screaming Jets Chrome albumVenues The Rhino RoomDonrsquot Die With The Music Still In YouWishbone Day

Regular ColumnsSocial PagesLive Sound AdviceSA ParanormalMarkets in AdelaideMariarsquos Column

Gig PhotosZep Boys The Gov The Screaming Jets The Gov You Can Dance You Can JiveJac Dalton Band Boom Boom RoomWhiskey Harbour Boom Boom Room Rock Vault Allstars Boom Boom RoomConcert amp Gig Reviews by JakamThirsty Merc The ArkabaDaytura Boom Boom Room

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28545864

4850526266

61732

4Photo by Sue HedleyWhiskey Harbour

Lennie Rose

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EditorSue Hedley

Deputy EditorDavid Powell

Editorrsquos AssistantMaria Szczerba

Contributors this issueAllen TillerFrank Lang

David PowellMaria Szczerba

Brian CainCarina BonneyLouise Miller

Jakam Kourasanis

PhotographerSue Hedley

Additional Photography Maria Szczerba

Louise MillerMaxwell Millowick

David PowellLuis Saez-Sanchez

Allen TillerJakam Kourasanis

LayoutSue Hedley

Published byRising Star Media - wwwrisingstarcomau

MEGAscene web addresswwwfacebookcommegasceneoz

Editorial and Advertising enquiriesrsmrisingstarcomau

Telephone Sue - 0414 984 739

Postal addressPO Box 333 Greenacres SA 5086

copy Rising Star Media 2015-2016All rights reserved

Welcome to Issue 7 of MEGAscene This issue has more interviews with your local musicians so you can get to know them

Winter is well and truly here now Rug up and keep warm

Enjoy this mega issue of MEGAscene share and like

Regards

The Editor

Sue

All materials published in MEGAscene are subject to copyright No part may be reproduced without prior written permission from the publisher The opinions expressed in MEGAscene are not necesarily those of the editors or publisher No responsibility is taken for the contents or illustrations of advertisements This linking to other sites within MEGAscene is provided strictly as a courtesy by Rising Star Media for the convenience of itsrsquo users and Rising Star Media is not responsible for the content of any site linked or linked within a site nor does it constitute the endorsement of the web sites or of their policies products services or delivery of goods Rising Star Media will not be held accountable for the content of any postings contained in any site linked or linked within a site nor does it deem reliable any offers expert advice financial opportunities or otherwise that any such postings should imply

EDITORrsquoS NOTEMEGAscene

David Powell with Pigsy

Front Cover PigsyPhoto by Sue Hedley

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6

PigsyWords by David PowellPhotos by Sue Hedley

The enigmatic down to earth master of the strings who has a voice that could be best described as angelic is featured here for issue 7 MEGAscene caught up with Pigsy at the Commercial Hotel in Port Adelaide to chat about his 34 years of playing in bands and the lsquonever-ending saga of the life of the pigrsquo Born into the steelworks city of Whyalla The talent of this man is only limited by his own imagination Playing with Swanee to touring with the Alan Barnes Band on the Bon Jovi tour Pigsy has toured both regionally and nationally and supported bands Misex Ian Moss Kate Ceberano Roxus Icehouse and Mr Enamel

David What brings us here

Pigsy The never ending saga of the life of the Pig I started off as a musician A guitar dropped into my hands at 7 In Grade 3 my class teacher was a musician brought down from Adelaide to Whyalla She said there are three students in here who seem to have good pitch went to our parents and got us guitars From there I went into playing in the school band then when I got to 15 it was hit the pub time even though it was three years early I started playing in a band with some good friends Charlie and Dieter It was called Paragon Dieter is still around now playing with Clearway

From there I played in the local country scene in the Peninsula At 18 the boys moved down to Port Lincoln I got the chance about a year later ldquoDo you want to come down and play bass we are doing five nights a week on the coast from Ceduna and Streaky Bayrdquo I said ldquoYeah Letrsquos do thisrdquoSo myself and Katrina packed up and moved to the country from the country to the real country We got down there and moved into a flat Wersquod both moved out of the home at

the same time and then moved four hundred kilometres away a bit of a culture shock for a young 18 year old couple

The same year I had a phone call some awesome news Katrina had become pregnant with our first child So that put a halt on the whole moving to Sydney thing and being a rockstar The boys ended up moving on and we moved back to Whyalla We had our daughter and focussed on family for awhile The second daughter was born in 1989 I was playing the local scene at pubs the Sundowner and the Westlands Massive They were just live entertainment venues before they became pokie bars with dinners which is what pubs do now I did a lot of years there During that time I did a few supports with the bands I was in The band we did with Charlie was The Staff I did supports for Tommy Emmanuel Irsquod done stuff with my band Paragon with Kate Ceberano Roxus Ian Moss Icehouse

David What year was it with Mr Enamel

Pigsy Tommy Emanuel support was 1987 Roxus was 1990 and Ian Moss was about 1988

Sue Was that with Just Strait

Pigsy No this was six years prior to that This was at Whyalla January 1992 was when we moved to Adelaide My first job here was audio engineer at Front Page That was all pre Just Strait I joined Just Strait about six months after I come here and at the same time I was playing with the Allstars which was Macca Adam Cocca and Scott Meggs We had floating singers Johnno one week It was a Monday night session at the Front Page and was open for anyone

David By that time you were really an

ldquoThe Front Page and Just Strait was a massive part of my life It cemented who I was At that stage I was still Robrdquo

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8

never been there and wersquod never seen hookers before We said ldquoWhatrsquos all thisrdquo It was three degrees and they were clad very lightly The guys in the car were laughing ldquoTheyrsquore hookersrdquo ldquoWhatrdquo It was one orsquoclock in the morning and it was freezing David How many gigs did you do on that tour

Pigsy 8 gigs in 10 days and it was called lsquoSleep When Irsquom Deadrsquo tour It was awesome That was super exciting After that we came back and I remember thinking ldquohere we go back to pub gigsrdquo Not that I donrsquot respect that and love playing in pubs It was a culture shock of having two weeks of being spoilt with Taragos and crew and flights and management and ldquoherersquos your hotelrdquo Rockstaritis too Reality check We are back in Adelaide and back on the pub scene

From that I ended up getting picked up by Rob Riley I hadnrsquot played with Rob yet only lived with him Wersquod never been in a band that wasnrsquot just a jam night In rsquo93 Rob asked me to come in the studio and play some bass on the album I went in and did some stuff on that All of a sudden wersquore out on the road for 3 months We did a national tour old school in a car three of us in a bongo van

David What was that like for someone reading this article

Pigsy Awesome It was the best fun Irsquod never spent 3 weeks on a beer diet with peanuts Irsquod never slept under the stars no it was great fun You realise how big Australia is when you are driving around Western Australia and every gig is about 10 hours away

David Did the things that could go wrong usually go wrong

Pigsy Tyres going wrong blow out gigs Our management was in Sydney at the time Kevin Borich was on the same circuit with us with the same management but a week behind us doing the gigs a week later I remember lots of phone calls between him and Rob going ldquoYeah wersquore playing at Derbyrdquo ldquoYeah that gigrsquos not happening nowrdquo So Kevin would be ringing up his management ldquoYeah that gig is gonerdquo So now Irsquove got 7 days of a no beer

established muso playing serious music

Pigsy Well thatrsquos where it started Funnily enough Rob Riley moved into my house with me and my family in Grange No-one knew who I was and I found out years later everyone thought that I was a friend of his from Melbourne So it suddenly got everyone buzzing on this new guy from Melbourne when half of them didnrsquot realise that I was a mate of his from Whyalla So I think there were a few doors opened there but once the doors were open it was like ldquoWow He does play Hersquos from whererdquo That was kind of a weird happening I didnrsquot find out till years later

The Front Page and Just Strait was a massive part of my life It cemented who I was At that stage I was still Rob In rsquo93 I got the chance to go on the Bon Jovi tour with Alan Barnes Brisbane Sydney Melbourne we played all the Entertainment Centres Irsquod never been to Sydney We did Melbourne Tennis Centre and then to cut down on flights they gave us a Tarago I still remember the night we were driving into Sydney Tzanetto and myself had

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9

Pigsy in Bon lsquoNrsquo All

diet and nowhere to stay

David I always wondered what goes on with touring bands when yoursquove got too much time between gigs and are too far from going home and too soon to get to the next gig

Pigsy Well the days between are the part that drives you bonkers Itrsquos like the guys at the top end of the scale spend so much time in airports and it drives them bonkers Itrsquos all about gigging and having fun and doing your thing and getting your songs out there Then there is all this time in between Especially in a band that is not at a U2 or Rolling Stones level where there is no Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday gigs unless you are Baby Animals or Barnsy that you can run a venue and still fill it up on a Tuesday night So there is a lot of down time if you are not that big that really tests you It makes you think what are you doing out here especially if yoursquove got family You could quite easily develop drinking and smoking habits because there is so much down time What am I going to do Irsquom going to get drunk That might not be your usual course of life but you are sitting in a hotel room if you are lucky or sitting in a car Plenty of time spent in cars and sleeping in vans on the side of the road But you still wouldnrsquot give it up Once yoursquove been out there and tasted it even the down side and the bad things itrsquos part of it It is totally a learning curve Irsquove had so much go wrong but so much go right There is no way I would go back and go down another course Too many life experiences Itrsquos been frickenrsquo awesome

David Have you seen from your time when you started in the early rsquo80rsquos to the people

who are coming into the music scene now that the touring scene has changed

Pigsy Irsquom thinking and Irsquom hoping that it is starting to get a circuit again In the rsquo80rsquos when I was just a kid more of a punter than any type of musician I was just playing and opening up for bands I just remember the circuit being massive and in Adelaide it was four or five nights a week It was Misex The Angels Australian Crawl Barnsey all those bands were out there doing gigs and being on tour every night of the week and they were all full houses I just remember the circuit thinning out a bit I moved here in the early rsquo90rsquos I watched that couple of years there where I was in bands doing all these big rooms around town and all of a sudden about early rsquo93 these big rooms were gone and they were all made into pokie bars It wasnrsquot just pokies it was our mentality that didnrsquot help as well Suddenly all the big rooms like the Elizabeth Tavern werenrsquot there any more The gigs were still there but we were all moved into the front bar So it made the scene feel a bit cheaper We were no longer a venue band wersquod all became front bar bands overnight There was still gigs there so we werenrsquot going to bite the hand that fed us This was different but it was still a gig So that changed a lot

About the same time I got a phone call on a Sunday morning from Vince Contarino It was like ldquowhat are you up tordquo ldquoRecovering from a gig last nightrdquo ldquoCan you put your bass and your bass gear in a cab and come down to the studiordquo

So I got there and I was sitting there with Nick Love Louis Vince and Paul Kaiser listening to the Adult Toys stuff ldquoWe want you to do a couple of bass tracksrdquo Whenrdquo ldquoNowrdquo That was an exciting moment Irsquod been seeing the Zep Boys play since I was a kid and I remember seeing Paul play in metal bands in pubs in Whyalla when I shouldnrsquot have been in a pub and thought ldquowow these guys are amazingrdquo All of a sudden they have thrown me in a cab and got me in the studio and gone ldquoplayrdquo So that was a pretty exciting timeIt was interesting to find out how this happened ldquoWhat made you call merdquoIt was the same studio that we recorded all Rob Rileyrsquos stuff in They were sitting there

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10

listening to bass sounds and tracks They said ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo Louis said ldquoThatrsquos Pigsyrdquo That was what persuaded them to give me a call So there is another stepping stone I owe to Rob Just starting to realise how much Rob had influenced my social circle So that was the decision they had heard some bass tracks Irsquod done on an album the year before and said ldquoletrsquos call him nowrdquo We knew each other we were friends but we just hadnrsquot ever thought about playing together or doing projects together It went from there I ended up playing a couple of tracks - Animal and Poison Forest - and the film clips That was awesome That led into me being in the Zep Boys as we used call them ldquothe Zeppindalesrdquo very handsome men with hair and six packs I am definitely not the most handsome man and I definitely donrsquot have a six pack I have a keg Getting taken into that fold gave everyone a giggle even me

David When I first met you I saw this larger than life character and thought you were a bikie but you were so gentle and welcoming

Irsquove sent out a facebook post asking one of your fans to ask you a question Wersquove got a couple of questions from Tontorsquos Page

Tontorsquos Page What made you get into music

Pigsy Well itrsquos something that Irsquove grown up around although I didnrsquot have direct contact with family musician members Though it was only in the last year I actually found out about an uncle who had bought me a drum kit when I was two or three He kept in contact with my mother and watched me grow up He was my fatherrsquos brother who Irsquove still never met He died of cancer a couple of years ago

I sort of grew up just knowing music Having a guitar thrown at me at seven and wanting that having a drum kit from three and just beating that Bands that influence me Funnily enough for the way I look with the tattoos and the rock exterior I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head Irsquom surprised I didnrsquot become a synth player Anything that had keyboards in it was just my thing I just loved it Guitar was a good thing and it has paid my way through life but I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head INXS Noiseworks Mental As Anything I loved Aussie Rock I

didnrsquot get into any of that rock stuff - Free Zeppelin or Sabbath - till the rsquo90rsquos and I was in my twenties by then I was actually a complete synth head Irsquom divulging a lot here Until I came to Adelaide and I joined Just Strait the Zep Boys and Rob Riley band I lsquod never been in a guitar rock band I was always in a keyboard band Every band I was in had a keyboard player and was always very synth based Irsquod say the rsquo80rsquos Aussie rock

Tontorsquos Page Who is your idol and if you could be onstage with them who would it be

Pigsy Half of it has come to fruition Irsquove always been into the Aussie rock thing and Rose Tattoo even though they were definitely not a synth band I just loved it when their album in rsquo92 came out with I Canrsquot Be Beaten and Scarred For Life So I always very much admired Angry Rob Riley and Pete Wells and then to suddenly be in a band with Rob Riley and touring with him

The other one is all my life Irsquove been a massive fan of John Farnham From seeing him sing in LRB when I was a teenager That would be a dream come true Irsquom friends with his son Rob on Facebook He sounds like his Dad and is an amazing musician So one of the two who I dreamt of being in a band with has come to fruition but the other hasnrsquot yet but I will never give up Thanks Tonto

David We talk about living a very good rock n roll lifestyle with all the excesses the trials and tribulations and that

Pigsy There are definitely plenty of excesses in rock n roll That comes from the down time You might get drunk at a gig but yoursquore drunk on Monday and Tuesday waiting for Wednesday to play

After doing the Zep Boys and a few things I moved to Sydney in 2000 and lived with Pat Picket and Jason Howard and working for the band Primary Then came back in 2000 and I ended up falling into mixing at Le Rox live (or Breakers) which within a couple of months I somehow ended up being the Entertainment Manager and booking all the bands I had a bit of a run at the new metal scene on itrsquos last legs with Full Frontal Lobotomy

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11

We ended up being number 1 on the SAMIA charts We were there for several weeks and then we got pushed off by Parkway Drive and I Killed The Prom Queen Who just knocked us off the charts My first hearing of them was being knocked off the SAMIA charts Now they are on Epitah Records and they are a huge concern They are headlining festivals in Europe They have gone from being Byron Bay boys on Resistor and now Massive 15 years later I So it doesnrsquot feel so bad when you are knocked off by the band of the decade

David So what happened next

Pigsy I started having a label called Big Phat Adelaide through SonyBMG It was the Red Shore who ended up going through the roof Later That Night I had Low from Queensland all signed to my label Irsquod actually came in at the wrong end of the industry That was about 2005 or 2006 and by then pirating had gone through the roof I remember later that night I had the master in my hands ready to press and I find a link to their new album online I hadnrsquot got it to the printing stage yet but had got it mastered but not pressed and printed If bands donrsquot sell albums at the gigs they get downloaded He said ldquoIrsquove got the same problemrdquo We were getting one download in an hour he was getting 100 downloads every hour It just put a major hole in the industry and so we just shut shop The label was going for eighteen months

Sue Your label was through Modern Music who had distribution through Sony

Pigsy Yes a subsidiary through Modern Music It was just getting too hard It was actually costing money for the pressing and printing For every cd in a kids hand there was 4 downloaded So I went away from that and then was at a music shop I must have had rocks in my head

David I would have imagined it would be fun

Pigsy It was a lot of fun I hung out with a lot of good people It was an awesome 3 or 4 years It led into things like doing gigs with Steve Vai During the record label time I really wasnrsquot doing any playing I had the shop going and the label going I was doing the occasional

fill in gig with cover bands from Salisbury to Morphett Vale Then I got the itch to go and play live again In 2011 I got the chance to book for Mastercraft

I thought ldquoHeck yeah Half of these acts I grew up with If I can hang out with these guys for a week then Irsquom inrdquo So I thought I would bring Full Frontal Lobotomy back to life again So I grabbed Jorge a young guy Cameron and another young guy Andrew Abbott Irsquod know him since he was 12 He came around for a jam and he got the gig So we went out with that and it was awesome The Full Frontal Lobotomy band did a spot in Adelaide The rest of the tour there was massive bands from every State on it So we just did the Mastercraft set That was awesome Rockstaritis stuff again The last time for us especially me and Jorge was 1993 Wersquod have an 8 year break We were back in the big time

David Did you find it hard to get back into it

Pigsy We are back Itrsquos awesome Jorge and I are the whores of the metal scene Wersquod play at the opening of a letter

Pigsy Shortlived It was only a week Then back to pub gigs again Not a good time and not a good decision by me I got roped into getting involved in politics I pulled the videos down and pulled the track off iTunes I got involved with one of the political parties I did a track called Enough is Enough anti carbon tax It got taken to Canberra and played on the lawn on Parliament House I was the muppet of a management person This was 2011

David Yoursquove also had short stints in other bands such as Bon rsquon All

Pigsy Yes Irsquove had a few short stints in and out of bands Like filling in with High Voltage when JJ is away on holidays a member of Bon Nrsquo All for a couple of years on and off and on and off Redback Fever I did an Angels thing for a little while there Let It Be Beatles I was actually the founding member with Michael back in the day Yes I spend a lot of time in concepts Along with playing in Rokhouse and filling in with other bands

David Is there is anyone thatrsquos musically

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12

inclined in Adelaide who does not know you

Pigsy Therersquos a new generation David Irsquom finding that now as you get over 30 and Irsquom a little bit over that a lot over that you are forgotten very quickly Unless of course you are a Jimmy Barnes or a massive artist As a local artist you really have to make a stand otherwise from generation to generation itrsquos like ldquowhorsquos that old fartrdquo The first hurdle is not getting insulted by them and then not spending too much time trying to bore them with ldquoDo you know who I used to berdquo That could be a trap as well

David When you name drop and no-one has heard of any of them

Pigsy Yes it gets to that stage Irsquom saying to some of these young fellarsquos there are guys who are massive and have written some massive songs and been in massive bands in Australia and they know the band but they donrsquot know any of the membersrsquo names They say ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo I say ldquoDonrsquot worry sunshine go on the net Google is your best friendrdquo

Sue So you released a single too

Pigsy The one for the Canberra ldquoEnough is Enoughrdquo went 118 on the national ARIA charts which is awesome for a song but because it was a political comment opinion song about a month in after some nasty death type threats and attacks from the other side -politics keep away from it People either loved it and were 100 for it or they hated it and were 100 against it So I actually pulled the YouTube video down and pulled the single off of iTunes because I realised although I agreed with what Irsquod written and the content that I was against the carbon tax I wasnrsquot that strongly against it that I would have put myself and my family in danger So then I bounced to the next stage where I did a single for a young fella Leo who had inoperable cancer He was two years old and we were trying to raise money to see what they could do The family was just an average Australian working family and he was related to a good friend of someone right up there in the industry We were just trying to help It wasnrsquot just because it was someone we knew it was a good cause We put a single

out for that We went to Sydney and played in 2012 at the Gaelic Club We had a great gig there with four other bands and raised some money We put the single out for that which was Live My Life At that stage I think I was calling myself the Spencer band That was basically the guys who had done the Lobotomy and Mastercraft tour with me but now we were wearing suits and playing acoustic guitar

I forgot something really funny In 2010 Irsquod actually put together a band called The Thieves with a bunch of banjos and mandolins and with young Ben He was helping me out at the shop He was playing in a little punk band called Perfectly Frank I spoke to him the drummer and bass player We thought it would be really good to something folk yet punk but you need mandolins and banjos for that Okay Irsquom going to buy a mandolin and a banjo Funnily enough Irsquove oversold the act which hasnrsquot even had itrsquos rehearsal yet or any original songs to Vince Contarino Enter Vince from stage left and said ldquoVince youlsquove got two shows coming up at the Gov Do you want an opening act What do you reckon Itrsquos just acoustic a bit of banjo and and a bit of mandolinrdquo He says ldquoWhatrdquo ldquoIrsquom playing banjo and mandolinrdquo ldquoOkay you can open uprdquo

So we thought letrsquos not be Ben and Spencer or Spencer and Ben letrsquos call it The Thieves All of a sudden because of Vincersquos high rotation advertising we became ldquoOh The Thieves Who are The Thievesrdquo We were everywhere on the net and on television and all the pull through All of a sudden Irsquom getting a call from Sasha Sewell ldquoPigsy what is this Thieves thingrdquo ldquoIt is pseudo punk acoustic folk trip bandrdquo He said ldquoAwesome 29th January do you want to put it aside for merdquoI said ldquoSurerdquo My little brain said January 29th is Adelaide Big Day out I just melted He wouldnrsquot say that to me Irsquove googled and then Irsquom getting excited without any factsldquoBen I think we have been booked for Big Day Out I think wersquove been booked for Big Day Outrdquo

Sasha said ldquoIrsquom going to come and see you at The Govrdquo I said ldquoItrsquos not the band itrsquos just the duordquo He said ldquoI want to see the bandrdquo

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

13

Wersquod hadnrsquot had a rehearsal yet We were still only a duo We didnrsquot even have a band yet He knew the calibre of who was doing it and the fact that we were all over tv and itrsquos bigger than Ben Hur We werenrsquot even as big as an ashtray at that stage We hadnrsquot even done a rehearsal and this stuff was happening So we got a banjo and mandolin that week and went in the show every night We were there till 10 orsquoclock every night Me learning to play the instruments and him pulling out a chord progression that was cool and singing about ldquodrink up your poisonrdquo and ldquoa punch in the far never felt so goodrdquo and those classic type punk innuendos and turned them into songs All of a sudden it went from there That was a killer ride Our actual first ever actual show was supporting Sham 69 at Enigma Bar We hadnrsquot done anything yet and we were doing international supports So it was the power of social media and just doing the packs up enough to make it look like we were a big band Then hoping wersquove the goods and while we are onstage everyone doesnrsquot throw bricks at us It was a live show By the time we got it together we had Cat Williams renowned number 1 chick skater on acoustic guitar a bunch of young guys our mandolin player was originally Benrsquos little brother who used to do backflips on stage while playing mandolin It was a live show that you just went wow Hence we did the Big Day Out and then it just rolled We were flat out Filling up Enigma filling up The Gov filling up Fowlers All original We put an EP out called ldquoDrink Up Your Poisonrdquo which I tried to rehash with Big Phat Adelaide So I had BPA001 for the record label and re-released it under that It really went well to the point that I definitely became an alcoholic We were playing a lot as a duo during the week and Saturday and Sundays as a full band It was some of the most exciting times of my life As all things come to an end and being told ldquostop drinking you are going to dierdquo So you stop drinking and you start refocusing and wake up and think that playing banjo in a punk band isnrsquot what I am all about

Sue Is that when you found God

Pigsy Yes actually I then caught up with an old friend of mine Anthony Tucker whose band I used to book into Breakers and Le Rox He had become a pasteur Funny story I didnrsquot

go there as a Christian even though I always had faith I went there as a hired sound guyldquoSunday mornings itrsquos a 730 start We canrsquot afford much Do you want to come in and mix the bandrdquo Irsquom thinking Irsquom going to rock up and there is one mic and a pa that is crusty So I rock up there and itrsquos all real gear and a real pa First Sunday morning a 730 start I was getting home at 5am from gigs so shower and straight to church Still drinking Second week same thing Three weeks in I had an epithamy The band were doing a Hillsong song and I arose and found myself standing there crying Never been around the Christian circle Irsquom a big tattooed tough guy I was freaking out trying to hide it ldquoThere is something in my eyerdquo There is no way anyone is going to see me cry I actually went to Kevin and Anthony after and said ldquoI donrsquot know whatrsquos going on I canrsquot stop cryingrdquoldquoYour heart is opening up to something you loverdquo

From there I went through to doing religious education and being a counsellor Going to national conferences That was my life solid for two years I still love the guys and I still go there I got to the stage where I realised that I couldnrsquot offload other peoplersquos problems Irsquod go into a counselling session just helping people and theyrsquod walk away light hearted and Irsquod walk away feeling like I have bricks in my guts I canrsquot help people if Irsquom broken In a counselling situation you hand it on to God and if you donrsquot know how to do that then you are bogged down and I was heavy bogged At this stage I was doing stuff at the Hampstead and Repat with John Swan Just acoustic stuff I was going in and playing for the patients and returned soldiers

David Whatrsquos that like going through the epithamy then working with someone who is considered a legend in music and working with him closely and taking that passion to help ing people who are in hospital and so broken physically

Pigsy It was still a heavy thing in my heart to be there but you realise that you are helping them and it lifts that feeling It just feels good We are so caught up in our first world problems My car wonrsquot start Irsquove stubbed my toes Irsquove broken my arm These people are

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

14

bedridden these people are broken some canrsquot talk My life is pretty awesome and I want to share some of that with them John is 100 like that as well He is awesome Hersquos at the Salvos every Wednesday night feeding the homeless People donrsquot realise because he doesnrsquot want the accolades he doesnrsquot want to be idolised He just wants to help these people Hersquos full time I spend a couple of days a week helping these people

I love helping people I suppose the first thing yoursquove got to do is protect your own heart If you give 100 away itrsquos definitely not a bad thing but if you are broken you canrsquot help people So I realised that at that level it gets to me too much I just help when I can in a lesser capacity but not in a lesser capacity I definitely havenrsquot moved away from the church

Sue Did you get baptised

Pigsy Yes back in 2013 on Christmas Eve I had the whole family there and the whole dunking process We had full water baptism It was awesome

Sue You were raised Catholic and are you now Pentacostical

Pigsy Yes I am Pentacostical Christian None of my beliefs were threatened by the other so it went from there My family all tripped out I remember getting an inbox from my sister saying ldquoYoursquove finally found where you should berdquo and my family arenrsquot religous They were saying ldquoWe always know this is where you would end uprdquo ldquoWhat If I didnrsquot know then you didnrsquot knowrdquo

David Is it something that theyrsquove always seen in you since you were a kid

Pigsy Since I was a kid Irsquove always tried to help people

Sue Did you go to Sunday School when you were young

Pigsy No but a private high school - St Johns College I was raised by my Grandmother I got to High School I thought ldquoUniform religion What are you doing to merdquo I went there and

it was awesome Halfway through Year Nine I realised that they werenrsquot very strict on their truancy By that stage I was living on a farm and it was 20km out of town and we didnrsquot have a phone so it was very easy not to go to school I turned 14 in March of that year and it was my last day of school I remember going home and saying Irsquom not going back to school Irsquom over it 24 hours later I got a job working in a plant nursery From there I was doing that and then into music

Sue What was your favourite subject at school

Pigsy Art and music Look who has won the painting prize again I was right into it till Grade Three then I got put into Miss Barbara Williamsrsquo class That was when my life changed She was from Adelaide this hotshot teacher They went looking for musical students to put in her class I ended up in her class and playing guitar and it went from there

Sue What instruments do you play

Pigsy Anything that is not brass or woodwind instruments Keyboards drums bass piano - badly mandolin banjo bazouki

Sue Do you record at home Do you play all the instruments yourself

Pigsy Yes most of my demos I do myself Especially when you get to that musicianrsquos life where you are recording at one in the morning Itrsquos a bit hard to call your mates to come over So many half finished demos Thatrsquos the bad thing about working at home on your own equipment You over edit over think and for every five songs you get out there there is fifty songs there that are not good enough but no-one else has heard it Thatrsquos a real trap when you got your own studios You are not looking at the clock saying this is costing five hundred dollars You get complacent

Sue Do you make your own video clips

Pigsy Yes you have to do everything yourself The booking of venues has come through having to book my bands myself The venue owner says ldquoYou are really hard to deal with and you always seem to be getting your own

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way Will you work with usrdquo Thatrsquos how I started booking at Le Rox in 2000 It was just through being in a band and being a ball breaker to the venues and them saying ldquowe are going to hire you because if you work from this side of the fence like that letrsquos see how you work from the other side of the fence for usrdquo Now Irsquom back in booking venues again

My friends Nick and Alex I know from the Marble Bar days in the city Wersquove come in and gone ldquoletrsquos make a go of itrdquo A music venture concern not just a pub on the corner First we got a pa and a stage and make it from a pub on the corner into a venue What bands are around There are the circuit bands Letrsquos get some people who arenrsquot from Port Adelaide as well to come and enjoy Port Adelaide as well So we are bringing in bands from Norwood and Salisbury not just the local bands

Sue Who is Norah Van

Pigsy Norah Van is basically our version of the Front Page Allstars

Sue There is no Norah

Pigsy No Originally I was going to call it Bloody Norah I thought no itrsquos a bit bogan What seems to be really cool is having a girlrsquos name Itrsquos got Mick from Let It Be Beatles in it itrsquos got Pete from Evenflow itrsquos got Jorge from Rock The Boss We rotate some players Itrsquos a great little band with rotating singers We donrsquot usually have the same singers twice in a row Itrsquos the beauty of a non static lineup as it keeps it exciting for the players and the punters too Good for the venue and good for the punters too Itrsquos been doing awesome Being a social media nut like I am Sorry to everyone out there yoursquove all been tagged at least once this week

Itrsquos a really hard market now I remember buying a house in Port Adelaide 20 years ago and she was a rough suburb - it was men are men beer drinkers wharfies It was hard I remember coming down here when I was in my twenties and thinking ldquoWhat have I donerdquo Now itrsquos all sweethearts and families So our biggest hurdle is convincing people itrsquos a family suburb now

David It comes across very strongly in all your Facebook posts that you are a family man

Pigsy I think family is really a strong thing with me because it keeps my sanity In the entertainment industry there is a lot of insanity I keep them separate When itrsquos family time it is hard because of mobile phone and Facebook so you are always contactable but when thatrsquos the day it would take an emergency to get me away from that In the rsquo90rsquos and 2000rsquos I went through where I was just focused on becoming a rockstar of getting bigger and becoming a household name Itrsquos not sour grapes that it never happened but I think it would have drove me insane if it did I might have been a nut job It may have destroyed my psyche and destroyed me as a person There was a lot of energy used on that But now I donrsquot know if that is what I wanted Of course if I had made it and made a million dollars then that would be a different story There was a lot of energy used where family were ignored and friends were ignored I realised that 15 years ago that the 100 people that were in my direct social circle or in my life were musicians and I had no normal friends That was an epitomy in itself I need to know some normal people The level that people work at as musicians mentally not saying they are dumb or smart because there are both levels of the scale they are very focused Your whole conversation is music your whole social life is music your whole going out is to see a band None of this going to a cafe to have a coffee and just hang out Is a band playing there If not Irsquom not going You get into that rut where everything is about live music

Sue Yoursquove gone from playing in a band to doing solo gigs

Pigsy Itrsquos just the time thing I love getting up and playing and being around people and being onstage but I cannot say that I like being locked in a room with a bunch of smelly blokes including myself bashing through songs to learn

Irsquom still writing Irsquom still recording Irsquove changed my focus on my writing style being that now there is not a lot of keyboards After going through the Irish music thing and through the

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whole mandolin thing I enjoy that angle of lsquoacousticityrsquo if there is such a word

David Your whole journey has been amazing

Pigsy Journey is a good word It has been a journey Sitting back there always been times there where I have had addiction to substance abuse I think especially the young striving musician and itrsquos not everyone Irsquom speaking for myself but you can fall into that substance abuse being alcohol or pot or whatever your substance of choice is For some people it becomes love or girls or with some people it can be success Success can be the biggest drug Striving for that you can run yourself into the wall I did that for 10 or 12 years That was all I could focus on Block friends block family Focus focus win win

David Is it a byproduct of your alto ego

Pigsy Definitely Wersquove all got egos If anyone says that they havenrsquot got an ego and they play music for themselves I will hand them a lentil burger and a necklace made out of flowers I love music Itrsquos not what I am but it is a big part of my life and my love There is some ego The largest part is probably creativity and actually finishing something and being creative Irsquom sorry but everyone likes to be appreciated You donrsquot spend 30 years of your life doing something and saying ldquoWell I donrsquot care if you like itrdquo That sounds like sour grapes to me Of course you care if other people like it otherwise you wouldnrsquot do it Thatrsquos not from an ego point of view thatrsquos just from feeling successful Everyone has different levels of feeling successful Ten years ago my point of success was being on tv every night and playing the big venues every week and having my name on everyonersquos lips Now itrsquos getting up every day and playing a gig a week and hanging out with my family hanging out with my grandson hanging out with my friends having a coffee I find that soothing and I find that successful Things like that change and where your focus is and your points of what you call success

David What does the future hold for Pigsy

Pigsy Irsquom definitely here for the long haul Sorry for all the haters Family and music and

just trying to get on with everyone If I can make someone smile or forget about how bad their day is I love doing that It is a focus but it is not everything about me I want to play every weekend and do gigs and have fun myself and I love doing that but that is not everything about me Family would be my strongest focus now but it is not detracting from music As you get older you can actually find spaces to fit everything without saying ldquoIrsquove got to do this today as I didnrsquot do it yesterdayrdquo Cool Irsquoll do it tomorrow As long as there is no-one waiting on a deadline you can do it tomorrow

David When you get to your standard of success a lot of the musicians donrsquot necessarily plan for the future

Pigsy I think the biggest thing we all overlook is looking into our future and how we are going to live when we get older If I stop gigging I am broke The smart ones have got a trade behind themselves or done something in their off time

Sue So you havenrsquot created a business just a job for yourself

Pigsy Even as a consultant if I hand the reigns over to someone else they are not going to do it like me I found that with a couple of gigs Irsquove done then if Irsquom are not involved then they are not doing it Irsquom not a bighead Irsquom a social media nut I post at two four six eight ten in the morning midday five orsquoclock six orsquoclock I donrsquot sleep a lot I loved MySpace I was the last to go on Facebook out of my group It doesnrsquot have video it doesnrsquot have gifs I hated it but everyone was on it

Irsquom a pretty simple kind of guy Everyone do their bit in getting live music live again and go and support a pub that supports live bands duos and solos Letrsquos all get on Stop the hate on Facebook It is such an awesome social media involvement catchupinformation platform Letrsquos fill it with music and love To all the haters learn to love yes Irsquom a hippie

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Vince ContarinoWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

not such a bad idea and I put it Mario Maiola when I came back It was when I first started working with him back then and I actually tried to convince him not to promote the Zep Boys I always thought rock music was dead and buried I said ldquoMario save your effort do something that at least renumerates you that makes you money back for all your effort you put back in but I donrsquot know I just donrsquot trust this whole rock game anymore The venues are gonerdquo

He said ldquoOk leave it with merdquo He believed in it And when I came back he said ldquoSee that was good What do you want to do nextrdquo ldquoI wouldnrsquot mind working with an orchestrardquo He said ldquoLeave it with merdquo

Then I went on to do some theatre Anyway about 3 or 4 months later he rings me in Brisbane and goes ldquoIrsquove got a couple of dates here in July blah blah blah at The Festival TheatrerdquoIrsquom there ldquoFestival Theatre Wowrdquo because we used to do The Gov ldquoWow Festival Theatre Do you think that is a good ideardquoldquoYeah we are doing it with the Orchestrardquo I said ldquoWhatrdquo He goes ldquoYou told me that you wanted to do it with an orchestra Donrsquot you want to do it anymorerdquo ldquoNo no no I do I dordquo

Vince Contarino started in the Adelaide music scene about 40 years playing in various bands including The Dukes Mega Boys Serpentine and Magnum For the last 30 years he has been performing in his Led Zeppelin tribute band Zep Boys I caught up with Vince by telephone interview

Sue Itrsquos the Zep Boys 30th anniversary this year How does it feel to still be playing in the same band for 30 years

Vince If it was doing nothing but 30 years straight it would be a different story Therersquos been a lot of interesting things that have happened over those 30 years Lots of different projects to keep me stimulated musical projects theatre all sorts To be playing thirty years later I am very proud and Irsquom feeling blessed All the experiences Irsquove had the people Irsquove met the things Irsquove learnt itrsquos been a wonderful journey The best part about it has been the gigs the music and the people coming to the gigs celebrating that we all have one thing in common and that is the love of Led Zeppelin music Itrsquos a bit more than that too It is the love of music and rock music and where it transports us to so itrsquos been wonderful

Sue You have done quite a few shows with Symphony Orchestras in different States Tell me how that came about

Vince We were doing the tour of New Zealand many years ago 2002 or something like that and we were travelling all the way through New Zealand in this little bus type vehicle And we were on the South Island and where they had filmed Lord Of The Rings It was beautiful It evoked that feeling of grandeur We were talking about Lord of The Rings the big production and what a great movie it was and how we could make Led Zeppelin music more epic by adding an orchestra Ha ha ha laugh laugh The thing was you know it was Zep Boys live

ldquoI want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdustrdquo

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Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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IN THIS ISSUEGetting To Know Your Local MusicianInterview with PigsyInterview with Vince ContarinoInterview with Luis Saez-Sanchez

ArticlesThe Screaming Jets Chrome albumVenues The Rhino RoomDonrsquot Die With The Music Still In YouWishbone Day

Regular ColumnsSocial PagesLive Sound AdviceSA ParanormalMarkets in AdelaideMariarsquos Column

Gig PhotosZep Boys The Gov The Screaming Jets The Gov You Can Dance You Can JiveJac Dalton Band Boom Boom RoomWhiskey Harbour Boom Boom Room Rock Vault Allstars Boom Boom RoomConcert amp Gig Reviews by JakamThirsty Merc The ArkabaDaytura Boom Boom Room

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4Photo by Sue HedleyWhiskey Harbour

Lennie Rose

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EditorSue Hedley

Deputy EditorDavid Powell

Editorrsquos AssistantMaria Szczerba

Contributors this issueAllen TillerFrank Lang

David PowellMaria Szczerba

Brian CainCarina BonneyLouise Miller

Jakam Kourasanis

PhotographerSue Hedley

Additional Photography Maria Szczerba

Louise MillerMaxwell Millowick

David PowellLuis Saez-Sanchez

Allen TillerJakam Kourasanis

LayoutSue Hedley

Published byRising Star Media - wwwrisingstarcomau

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Editorial and Advertising enquiriesrsmrisingstarcomau

Telephone Sue - 0414 984 739

Postal addressPO Box 333 Greenacres SA 5086

copy Rising Star Media 2015-2016All rights reserved

Welcome to Issue 7 of MEGAscene This issue has more interviews with your local musicians so you can get to know them

Winter is well and truly here now Rug up and keep warm

Enjoy this mega issue of MEGAscene share and like

Regards

The Editor

Sue

All materials published in MEGAscene are subject to copyright No part may be reproduced without prior written permission from the publisher The opinions expressed in MEGAscene are not necesarily those of the editors or publisher No responsibility is taken for the contents or illustrations of advertisements This linking to other sites within MEGAscene is provided strictly as a courtesy by Rising Star Media for the convenience of itsrsquo users and Rising Star Media is not responsible for the content of any site linked or linked within a site nor does it constitute the endorsement of the web sites or of their policies products services or delivery of goods Rising Star Media will not be held accountable for the content of any postings contained in any site linked or linked within a site nor does it deem reliable any offers expert advice financial opportunities or otherwise that any such postings should imply

EDITORrsquoS NOTEMEGAscene

David Powell with Pigsy

Front Cover PigsyPhoto by Sue Hedley

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PigsyWords by David PowellPhotos by Sue Hedley

The enigmatic down to earth master of the strings who has a voice that could be best described as angelic is featured here for issue 7 MEGAscene caught up with Pigsy at the Commercial Hotel in Port Adelaide to chat about his 34 years of playing in bands and the lsquonever-ending saga of the life of the pigrsquo Born into the steelworks city of Whyalla The talent of this man is only limited by his own imagination Playing with Swanee to touring with the Alan Barnes Band on the Bon Jovi tour Pigsy has toured both regionally and nationally and supported bands Misex Ian Moss Kate Ceberano Roxus Icehouse and Mr Enamel

David What brings us here

Pigsy The never ending saga of the life of the Pig I started off as a musician A guitar dropped into my hands at 7 In Grade 3 my class teacher was a musician brought down from Adelaide to Whyalla She said there are three students in here who seem to have good pitch went to our parents and got us guitars From there I went into playing in the school band then when I got to 15 it was hit the pub time even though it was three years early I started playing in a band with some good friends Charlie and Dieter It was called Paragon Dieter is still around now playing with Clearway

From there I played in the local country scene in the Peninsula At 18 the boys moved down to Port Lincoln I got the chance about a year later ldquoDo you want to come down and play bass we are doing five nights a week on the coast from Ceduna and Streaky Bayrdquo I said ldquoYeah Letrsquos do thisrdquoSo myself and Katrina packed up and moved to the country from the country to the real country We got down there and moved into a flat Wersquod both moved out of the home at

the same time and then moved four hundred kilometres away a bit of a culture shock for a young 18 year old couple

The same year I had a phone call some awesome news Katrina had become pregnant with our first child So that put a halt on the whole moving to Sydney thing and being a rockstar The boys ended up moving on and we moved back to Whyalla We had our daughter and focussed on family for awhile The second daughter was born in 1989 I was playing the local scene at pubs the Sundowner and the Westlands Massive They were just live entertainment venues before they became pokie bars with dinners which is what pubs do now I did a lot of years there During that time I did a few supports with the bands I was in The band we did with Charlie was The Staff I did supports for Tommy Emmanuel Irsquod done stuff with my band Paragon with Kate Ceberano Roxus Ian Moss Icehouse

David What year was it with Mr Enamel

Pigsy Tommy Emanuel support was 1987 Roxus was 1990 and Ian Moss was about 1988

Sue Was that with Just Strait

Pigsy No this was six years prior to that This was at Whyalla January 1992 was when we moved to Adelaide My first job here was audio engineer at Front Page That was all pre Just Strait I joined Just Strait about six months after I come here and at the same time I was playing with the Allstars which was Macca Adam Cocca and Scott Meggs We had floating singers Johnno one week It was a Monday night session at the Front Page and was open for anyone

David By that time you were really an

ldquoThe Front Page and Just Strait was a massive part of my life It cemented who I was At that stage I was still Robrdquo

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never been there and wersquod never seen hookers before We said ldquoWhatrsquos all thisrdquo It was three degrees and they were clad very lightly The guys in the car were laughing ldquoTheyrsquore hookersrdquo ldquoWhatrdquo It was one orsquoclock in the morning and it was freezing David How many gigs did you do on that tour

Pigsy 8 gigs in 10 days and it was called lsquoSleep When Irsquom Deadrsquo tour It was awesome That was super exciting After that we came back and I remember thinking ldquohere we go back to pub gigsrdquo Not that I donrsquot respect that and love playing in pubs It was a culture shock of having two weeks of being spoilt with Taragos and crew and flights and management and ldquoherersquos your hotelrdquo Rockstaritis too Reality check We are back in Adelaide and back on the pub scene

From that I ended up getting picked up by Rob Riley I hadnrsquot played with Rob yet only lived with him Wersquod never been in a band that wasnrsquot just a jam night In rsquo93 Rob asked me to come in the studio and play some bass on the album I went in and did some stuff on that All of a sudden wersquore out on the road for 3 months We did a national tour old school in a car three of us in a bongo van

David What was that like for someone reading this article

Pigsy Awesome It was the best fun Irsquod never spent 3 weeks on a beer diet with peanuts Irsquod never slept under the stars no it was great fun You realise how big Australia is when you are driving around Western Australia and every gig is about 10 hours away

David Did the things that could go wrong usually go wrong

Pigsy Tyres going wrong blow out gigs Our management was in Sydney at the time Kevin Borich was on the same circuit with us with the same management but a week behind us doing the gigs a week later I remember lots of phone calls between him and Rob going ldquoYeah wersquore playing at Derbyrdquo ldquoYeah that gigrsquos not happening nowrdquo So Kevin would be ringing up his management ldquoYeah that gig is gonerdquo So now Irsquove got 7 days of a no beer

established muso playing serious music

Pigsy Well thatrsquos where it started Funnily enough Rob Riley moved into my house with me and my family in Grange No-one knew who I was and I found out years later everyone thought that I was a friend of his from Melbourne So it suddenly got everyone buzzing on this new guy from Melbourne when half of them didnrsquot realise that I was a mate of his from Whyalla So I think there were a few doors opened there but once the doors were open it was like ldquoWow He does play Hersquos from whererdquo That was kind of a weird happening I didnrsquot find out till years later

The Front Page and Just Strait was a massive part of my life It cemented who I was At that stage I was still Rob In rsquo93 I got the chance to go on the Bon Jovi tour with Alan Barnes Brisbane Sydney Melbourne we played all the Entertainment Centres Irsquod never been to Sydney We did Melbourne Tennis Centre and then to cut down on flights they gave us a Tarago I still remember the night we were driving into Sydney Tzanetto and myself had

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Pigsy in Bon lsquoNrsquo All

diet and nowhere to stay

David I always wondered what goes on with touring bands when yoursquove got too much time between gigs and are too far from going home and too soon to get to the next gig

Pigsy Well the days between are the part that drives you bonkers Itrsquos like the guys at the top end of the scale spend so much time in airports and it drives them bonkers Itrsquos all about gigging and having fun and doing your thing and getting your songs out there Then there is all this time in between Especially in a band that is not at a U2 or Rolling Stones level where there is no Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday gigs unless you are Baby Animals or Barnsy that you can run a venue and still fill it up on a Tuesday night So there is a lot of down time if you are not that big that really tests you It makes you think what are you doing out here especially if yoursquove got family You could quite easily develop drinking and smoking habits because there is so much down time What am I going to do Irsquom going to get drunk That might not be your usual course of life but you are sitting in a hotel room if you are lucky or sitting in a car Plenty of time spent in cars and sleeping in vans on the side of the road But you still wouldnrsquot give it up Once yoursquove been out there and tasted it even the down side and the bad things itrsquos part of it It is totally a learning curve Irsquove had so much go wrong but so much go right There is no way I would go back and go down another course Too many life experiences Itrsquos been frickenrsquo awesome

David Have you seen from your time when you started in the early rsquo80rsquos to the people

who are coming into the music scene now that the touring scene has changed

Pigsy Irsquom thinking and Irsquom hoping that it is starting to get a circuit again In the rsquo80rsquos when I was just a kid more of a punter than any type of musician I was just playing and opening up for bands I just remember the circuit being massive and in Adelaide it was four or five nights a week It was Misex The Angels Australian Crawl Barnsey all those bands were out there doing gigs and being on tour every night of the week and they were all full houses I just remember the circuit thinning out a bit I moved here in the early rsquo90rsquos I watched that couple of years there where I was in bands doing all these big rooms around town and all of a sudden about early rsquo93 these big rooms were gone and they were all made into pokie bars It wasnrsquot just pokies it was our mentality that didnrsquot help as well Suddenly all the big rooms like the Elizabeth Tavern werenrsquot there any more The gigs were still there but we were all moved into the front bar So it made the scene feel a bit cheaper We were no longer a venue band wersquod all became front bar bands overnight There was still gigs there so we werenrsquot going to bite the hand that fed us This was different but it was still a gig So that changed a lot

About the same time I got a phone call on a Sunday morning from Vince Contarino It was like ldquowhat are you up tordquo ldquoRecovering from a gig last nightrdquo ldquoCan you put your bass and your bass gear in a cab and come down to the studiordquo

So I got there and I was sitting there with Nick Love Louis Vince and Paul Kaiser listening to the Adult Toys stuff ldquoWe want you to do a couple of bass tracksrdquo Whenrdquo ldquoNowrdquo That was an exciting moment Irsquod been seeing the Zep Boys play since I was a kid and I remember seeing Paul play in metal bands in pubs in Whyalla when I shouldnrsquot have been in a pub and thought ldquowow these guys are amazingrdquo All of a sudden they have thrown me in a cab and got me in the studio and gone ldquoplayrdquo So that was a pretty exciting timeIt was interesting to find out how this happened ldquoWhat made you call merdquoIt was the same studio that we recorded all Rob Rileyrsquos stuff in They were sitting there

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10

listening to bass sounds and tracks They said ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo Louis said ldquoThatrsquos Pigsyrdquo That was what persuaded them to give me a call So there is another stepping stone I owe to Rob Just starting to realise how much Rob had influenced my social circle So that was the decision they had heard some bass tracks Irsquod done on an album the year before and said ldquoletrsquos call him nowrdquo We knew each other we were friends but we just hadnrsquot ever thought about playing together or doing projects together It went from there I ended up playing a couple of tracks - Animal and Poison Forest - and the film clips That was awesome That led into me being in the Zep Boys as we used call them ldquothe Zeppindalesrdquo very handsome men with hair and six packs I am definitely not the most handsome man and I definitely donrsquot have a six pack I have a keg Getting taken into that fold gave everyone a giggle even me

David When I first met you I saw this larger than life character and thought you were a bikie but you were so gentle and welcoming

Irsquove sent out a facebook post asking one of your fans to ask you a question Wersquove got a couple of questions from Tontorsquos Page

Tontorsquos Page What made you get into music

Pigsy Well itrsquos something that Irsquove grown up around although I didnrsquot have direct contact with family musician members Though it was only in the last year I actually found out about an uncle who had bought me a drum kit when I was two or three He kept in contact with my mother and watched me grow up He was my fatherrsquos brother who Irsquove still never met He died of cancer a couple of years ago

I sort of grew up just knowing music Having a guitar thrown at me at seven and wanting that having a drum kit from three and just beating that Bands that influence me Funnily enough for the way I look with the tattoos and the rock exterior I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head Irsquom surprised I didnrsquot become a synth player Anything that had keyboards in it was just my thing I just loved it Guitar was a good thing and it has paid my way through life but I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head INXS Noiseworks Mental As Anything I loved Aussie Rock I

didnrsquot get into any of that rock stuff - Free Zeppelin or Sabbath - till the rsquo90rsquos and I was in my twenties by then I was actually a complete synth head Irsquom divulging a lot here Until I came to Adelaide and I joined Just Strait the Zep Boys and Rob Riley band I lsquod never been in a guitar rock band I was always in a keyboard band Every band I was in had a keyboard player and was always very synth based Irsquod say the rsquo80rsquos Aussie rock

Tontorsquos Page Who is your idol and if you could be onstage with them who would it be

Pigsy Half of it has come to fruition Irsquove always been into the Aussie rock thing and Rose Tattoo even though they were definitely not a synth band I just loved it when their album in rsquo92 came out with I Canrsquot Be Beaten and Scarred For Life So I always very much admired Angry Rob Riley and Pete Wells and then to suddenly be in a band with Rob Riley and touring with him

The other one is all my life Irsquove been a massive fan of John Farnham From seeing him sing in LRB when I was a teenager That would be a dream come true Irsquom friends with his son Rob on Facebook He sounds like his Dad and is an amazing musician So one of the two who I dreamt of being in a band with has come to fruition but the other hasnrsquot yet but I will never give up Thanks Tonto

David We talk about living a very good rock n roll lifestyle with all the excesses the trials and tribulations and that

Pigsy There are definitely plenty of excesses in rock n roll That comes from the down time You might get drunk at a gig but yoursquore drunk on Monday and Tuesday waiting for Wednesday to play

After doing the Zep Boys and a few things I moved to Sydney in 2000 and lived with Pat Picket and Jason Howard and working for the band Primary Then came back in 2000 and I ended up falling into mixing at Le Rox live (or Breakers) which within a couple of months I somehow ended up being the Entertainment Manager and booking all the bands I had a bit of a run at the new metal scene on itrsquos last legs with Full Frontal Lobotomy

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We ended up being number 1 on the SAMIA charts We were there for several weeks and then we got pushed off by Parkway Drive and I Killed The Prom Queen Who just knocked us off the charts My first hearing of them was being knocked off the SAMIA charts Now they are on Epitah Records and they are a huge concern They are headlining festivals in Europe They have gone from being Byron Bay boys on Resistor and now Massive 15 years later I So it doesnrsquot feel so bad when you are knocked off by the band of the decade

David So what happened next

Pigsy I started having a label called Big Phat Adelaide through SonyBMG It was the Red Shore who ended up going through the roof Later That Night I had Low from Queensland all signed to my label Irsquod actually came in at the wrong end of the industry That was about 2005 or 2006 and by then pirating had gone through the roof I remember later that night I had the master in my hands ready to press and I find a link to their new album online I hadnrsquot got it to the printing stage yet but had got it mastered but not pressed and printed If bands donrsquot sell albums at the gigs they get downloaded He said ldquoIrsquove got the same problemrdquo We were getting one download in an hour he was getting 100 downloads every hour It just put a major hole in the industry and so we just shut shop The label was going for eighteen months

Sue Your label was through Modern Music who had distribution through Sony

Pigsy Yes a subsidiary through Modern Music It was just getting too hard It was actually costing money for the pressing and printing For every cd in a kids hand there was 4 downloaded So I went away from that and then was at a music shop I must have had rocks in my head

David I would have imagined it would be fun

Pigsy It was a lot of fun I hung out with a lot of good people It was an awesome 3 or 4 years It led into things like doing gigs with Steve Vai During the record label time I really wasnrsquot doing any playing I had the shop going and the label going I was doing the occasional

fill in gig with cover bands from Salisbury to Morphett Vale Then I got the itch to go and play live again In 2011 I got the chance to book for Mastercraft

I thought ldquoHeck yeah Half of these acts I grew up with If I can hang out with these guys for a week then Irsquom inrdquo So I thought I would bring Full Frontal Lobotomy back to life again So I grabbed Jorge a young guy Cameron and another young guy Andrew Abbott Irsquod know him since he was 12 He came around for a jam and he got the gig So we went out with that and it was awesome The Full Frontal Lobotomy band did a spot in Adelaide The rest of the tour there was massive bands from every State on it So we just did the Mastercraft set That was awesome Rockstaritis stuff again The last time for us especially me and Jorge was 1993 Wersquod have an 8 year break We were back in the big time

David Did you find it hard to get back into it

Pigsy We are back Itrsquos awesome Jorge and I are the whores of the metal scene Wersquod play at the opening of a letter

Pigsy Shortlived It was only a week Then back to pub gigs again Not a good time and not a good decision by me I got roped into getting involved in politics I pulled the videos down and pulled the track off iTunes I got involved with one of the political parties I did a track called Enough is Enough anti carbon tax It got taken to Canberra and played on the lawn on Parliament House I was the muppet of a management person This was 2011

David Yoursquove also had short stints in other bands such as Bon rsquon All

Pigsy Yes Irsquove had a few short stints in and out of bands Like filling in with High Voltage when JJ is away on holidays a member of Bon Nrsquo All for a couple of years on and off and on and off Redback Fever I did an Angels thing for a little while there Let It Be Beatles I was actually the founding member with Michael back in the day Yes I spend a lot of time in concepts Along with playing in Rokhouse and filling in with other bands

David Is there is anyone thatrsquos musically

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inclined in Adelaide who does not know you

Pigsy Therersquos a new generation David Irsquom finding that now as you get over 30 and Irsquom a little bit over that a lot over that you are forgotten very quickly Unless of course you are a Jimmy Barnes or a massive artist As a local artist you really have to make a stand otherwise from generation to generation itrsquos like ldquowhorsquos that old fartrdquo The first hurdle is not getting insulted by them and then not spending too much time trying to bore them with ldquoDo you know who I used to berdquo That could be a trap as well

David When you name drop and no-one has heard of any of them

Pigsy Yes it gets to that stage Irsquom saying to some of these young fellarsquos there are guys who are massive and have written some massive songs and been in massive bands in Australia and they know the band but they donrsquot know any of the membersrsquo names They say ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo I say ldquoDonrsquot worry sunshine go on the net Google is your best friendrdquo

Sue So you released a single too

Pigsy The one for the Canberra ldquoEnough is Enoughrdquo went 118 on the national ARIA charts which is awesome for a song but because it was a political comment opinion song about a month in after some nasty death type threats and attacks from the other side -politics keep away from it People either loved it and were 100 for it or they hated it and were 100 against it So I actually pulled the YouTube video down and pulled the single off of iTunes because I realised although I agreed with what Irsquod written and the content that I was against the carbon tax I wasnrsquot that strongly against it that I would have put myself and my family in danger So then I bounced to the next stage where I did a single for a young fella Leo who had inoperable cancer He was two years old and we were trying to raise money to see what they could do The family was just an average Australian working family and he was related to a good friend of someone right up there in the industry We were just trying to help It wasnrsquot just because it was someone we knew it was a good cause We put a single

out for that We went to Sydney and played in 2012 at the Gaelic Club We had a great gig there with four other bands and raised some money We put the single out for that which was Live My Life At that stage I think I was calling myself the Spencer band That was basically the guys who had done the Lobotomy and Mastercraft tour with me but now we were wearing suits and playing acoustic guitar

I forgot something really funny In 2010 Irsquod actually put together a band called The Thieves with a bunch of banjos and mandolins and with young Ben He was helping me out at the shop He was playing in a little punk band called Perfectly Frank I spoke to him the drummer and bass player We thought it would be really good to something folk yet punk but you need mandolins and banjos for that Okay Irsquom going to buy a mandolin and a banjo Funnily enough Irsquove oversold the act which hasnrsquot even had itrsquos rehearsal yet or any original songs to Vince Contarino Enter Vince from stage left and said ldquoVince youlsquove got two shows coming up at the Gov Do you want an opening act What do you reckon Itrsquos just acoustic a bit of banjo and and a bit of mandolinrdquo He says ldquoWhatrdquo ldquoIrsquom playing banjo and mandolinrdquo ldquoOkay you can open uprdquo

So we thought letrsquos not be Ben and Spencer or Spencer and Ben letrsquos call it The Thieves All of a sudden because of Vincersquos high rotation advertising we became ldquoOh The Thieves Who are The Thievesrdquo We were everywhere on the net and on television and all the pull through All of a sudden Irsquom getting a call from Sasha Sewell ldquoPigsy what is this Thieves thingrdquo ldquoIt is pseudo punk acoustic folk trip bandrdquo He said ldquoAwesome 29th January do you want to put it aside for merdquoI said ldquoSurerdquo My little brain said January 29th is Adelaide Big Day out I just melted He wouldnrsquot say that to me Irsquove googled and then Irsquom getting excited without any factsldquoBen I think we have been booked for Big Day Out I think wersquove been booked for Big Day Outrdquo

Sasha said ldquoIrsquom going to come and see you at The Govrdquo I said ldquoItrsquos not the band itrsquos just the duordquo He said ldquoI want to see the bandrdquo

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Wersquod hadnrsquot had a rehearsal yet We were still only a duo We didnrsquot even have a band yet He knew the calibre of who was doing it and the fact that we were all over tv and itrsquos bigger than Ben Hur We werenrsquot even as big as an ashtray at that stage We hadnrsquot even done a rehearsal and this stuff was happening So we got a banjo and mandolin that week and went in the show every night We were there till 10 orsquoclock every night Me learning to play the instruments and him pulling out a chord progression that was cool and singing about ldquodrink up your poisonrdquo and ldquoa punch in the far never felt so goodrdquo and those classic type punk innuendos and turned them into songs All of a sudden it went from there That was a killer ride Our actual first ever actual show was supporting Sham 69 at Enigma Bar We hadnrsquot done anything yet and we were doing international supports So it was the power of social media and just doing the packs up enough to make it look like we were a big band Then hoping wersquove the goods and while we are onstage everyone doesnrsquot throw bricks at us It was a live show By the time we got it together we had Cat Williams renowned number 1 chick skater on acoustic guitar a bunch of young guys our mandolin player was originally Benrsquos little brother who used to do backflips on stage while playing mandolin It was a live show that you just went wow Hence we did the Big Day Out and then it just rolled We were flat out Filling up Enigma filling up The Gov filling up Fowlers All original We put an EP out called ldquoDrink Up Your Poisonrdquo which I tried to rehash with Big Phat Adelaide So I had BPA001 for the record label and re-released it under that It really went well to the point that I definitely became an alcoholic We were playing a lot as a duo during the week and Saturday and Sundays as a full band It was some of the most exciting times of my life As all things come to an end and being told ldquostop drinking you are going to dierdquo So you stop drinking and you start refocusing and wake up and think that playing banjo in a punk band isnrsquot what I am all about

Sue Is that when you found God

Pigsy Yes actually I then caught up with an old friend of mine Anthony Tucker whose band I used to book into Breakers and Le Rox He had become a pasteur Funny story I didnrsquot

go there as a Christian even though I always had faith I went there as a hired sound guyldquoSunday mornings itrsquos a 730 start We canrsquot afford much Do you want to come in and mix the bandrdquo Irsquom thinking Irsquom going to rock up and there is one mic and a pa that is crusty So I rock up there and itrsquos all real gear and a real pa First Sunday morning a 730 start I was getting home at 5am from gigs so shower and straight to church Still drinking Second week same thing Three weeks in I had an epithamy The band were doing a Hillsong song and I arose and found myself standing there crying Never been around the Christian circle Irsquom a big tattooed tough guy I was freaking out trying to hide it ldquoThere is something in my eyerdquo There is no way anyone is going to see me cry I actually went to Kevin and Anthony after and said ldquoI donrsquot know whatrsquos going on I canrsquot stop cryingrdquoldquoYour heart is opening up to something you loverdquo

From there I went through to doing religious education and being a counsellor Going to national conferences That was my life solid for two years I still love the guys and I still go there I got to the stage where I realised that I couldnrsquot offload other peoplersquos problems Irsquod go into a counselling session just helping people and theyrsquod walk away light hearted and Irsquod walk away feeling like I have bricks in my guts I canrsquot help people if Irsquom broken In a counselling situation you hand it on to God and if you donrsquot know how to do that then you are bogged down and I was heavy bogged At this stage I was doing stuff at the Hampstead and Repat with John Swan Just acoustic stuff I was going in and playing for the patients and returned soldiers

David Whatrsquos that like going through the epithamy then working with someone who is considered a legend in music and working with him closely and taking that passion to help ing people who are in hospital and so broken physically

Pigsy It was still a heavy thing in my heart to be there but you realise that you are helping them and it lifts that feeling It just feels good We are so caught up in our first world problems My car wonrsquot start Irsquove stubbed my toes Irsquove broken my arm These people are

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bedridden these people are broken some canrsquot talk My life is pretty awesome and I want to share some of that with them John is 100 like that as well He is awesome Hersquos at the Salvos every Wednesday night feeding the homeless People donrsquot realise because he doesnrsquot want the accolades he doesnrsquot want to be idolised He just wants to help these people Hersquos full time I spend a couple of days a week helping these people

I love helping people I suppose the first thing yoursquove got to do is protect your own heart If you give 100 away itrsquos definitely not a bad thing but if you are broken you canrsquot help people So I realised that at that level it gets to me too much I just help when I can in a lesser capacity but not in a lesser capacity I definitely havenrsquot moved away from the church

Sue Did you get baptised

Pigsy Yes back in 2013 on Christmas Eve I had the whole family there and the whole dunking process We had full water baptism It was awesome

Sue You were raised Catholic and are you now Pentacostical

Pigsy Yes I am Pentacostical Christian None of my beliefs were threatened by the other so it went from there My family all tripped out I remember getting an inbox from my sister saying ldquoYoursquove finally found where you should berdquo and my family arenrsquot religous They were saying ldquoWe always know this is where you would end uprdquo ldquoWhat If I didnrsquot know then you didnrsquot knowrdquo

David Is it something that theyrsquove always seen in you since you were a kid

Pigsy Since I was a kid Irsquove always tried to help people

Sue Did you go to Sunday School when you were young

Pigsy No but a private high school - St Johns College I was raised by my Grandmother I got to High School I thought ldquoUniform religion What are you doing to merdquo I went there and

it was awesome Halfway through Year Nine I realised that they werenrsquot very strict on their truancy By that stage I was living on a farm and it was 20km out of town and we didnrsquot have a phone so it was very easy not to go to school I turned 14 in March of that year and it was my last day of school I remember going home and saying Irsquom not going back to school Irsquom over it 24 hours later I got a job working in a plant nursery From there I was doing that and then into music

Sue What was your favourite subject at school

Pigsy Art and music Look who has won the painting prize again I was right into it till Grade Three then I got put into Miss Barbara Williamsrsquo class That was when my life changed She was from Adelaide this hotshot teacher They went looking for musical students to put in her class I ended up in her class and playing guitar and it went from there

Sue What instruments do you play

Pigsy Anything that is not brass or woodwind instruments Keyboards drums bass piano - badly mandolin banjo bazouki

Sue Do you record at home Do you play all the instruments yourself

Pigsy Yes most of my demos I do myself Especially when you get to that musicianrsquos life where you are recording at one in the morning Itrsquos a bit hard to call your mates to come over So many half finished demos Thatrsquos the bad thing about working at home on your own equipment You over edit over think and for every five songs you get out there there is fifty songs there that are not good enough but no-one else has heard it Thatrsquos a real trap when you got your own studios You are not looking at the clock saying this is costing five hundred dollars You get complacent

Sue Do you make your own video clips

Pigsy Yes you have to do everything yourself The booking of venues has come through having to book my bands myself The venue owner says ldquoYou are really hard to deal with and you always seem to be getting your own

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way Will you work with usrdquo Thatrsquos how I started booking at Le Rox in 2000 It was just through being in a band and being a ball breaker to the venues and them saying ldquowe are going to hire you because if you work from this side of the fence like that letrsquos see how you work from the other side of the fence for usrdquo Now Irsquom back in booking venues again

My friends Nick and Alex I know from the Marble Bar days in the city Wersquove come in and gone ldquoletrsquos make a go of itrdquo A music venture concern not just a pub on the corner First we got a pa and a stage and make it from a pub on the corner into a venue What bands are around There are the circuit bands Letrsquos get some people who arenrsquot from Port Adelaide as well to come and enjoy Port Adelaide as well So we are bringing in bands from Norwood and Salisbury not just the local bands

Sue Who is Norah Van

Pigsy Norah Van is basically our version of the Front Page Allstars

Sue There is no Norah

Pigsy No Originally I was going to call it Bloody Norah I thought no itrsquos a bit bogan What seems to be really cool is having a girlrsquos name Itrsquos got Mick from Let It Be Beatles in it itrsquos got Pete from Evenflow itrsquos got Jorge from Rock The Boss We rotate some players Itrsquos a great little band with rotating singers We donrsquot usually have the same singers twice in a row Itrsquos the beauty of a non static lineup as it keeps it exciting for the players and the punters too Good for the venue and good for the punters too Itrsquos been doing awesome Being a social media nut like I am Sorry to everyone out there yoursquove all been tagged at least once this week

Itrsquos a really hard market now I remember buying a house in Port Adelaide 20 years ago and she was a rough suburb - it was men are men beer drinkers wharfies It was hard I remember coming down here when I was in my twenties and thinking ldquoWhat have I donerdquo Now itrsquos all sweethearts and families So our biggest hurdle is convincing people itrsquos a family suburb now

David It comes across very strongly in all your Facebook posts that you are a family man

Pigsy I think family is really a strong thing with me because it keeps my sanity In the entertainment industry there is a lot of insanity I keep them separate When itrsquos family time it is hard because of mobile phone and Facebook so you are always contactable but when thatrsquos the day it would take an emergency to get me away from that In the rsquo90rsquos and 2000rsquos I went through where I was just focused on becoming a rockstar of getting bigger and becoming a household name Itrsquos not sour grapes that it never happened but I think it would have drove me insane if it did I might have been a nut job It may have destroyed my psyche and destroyed me as a person There was a lot of energy used on that But now I donrsquot know if that is what I wanted Of course if I had made it and made a million dollars then that would be a different story There was a lot of energy used where family were ignored and friends were ignored I realised that 15 years ago that the 100 people that were in my direct social circle or in my life were musicians and I had no normal friends That was an epitomy in itself I need to know some normal people The level that people work at as musicians mentally not saying they are dumb or smart because there are both levels of the scale they are very focused Your whole conversation is music your whole social life is music your whole going out is to see a band None of this going to a cafe to have a coffee and just hang out Is a band playing there If not Irsquom not going You get into that rut where everything is about live music

Sue Yoursquove gone from playing in a band to doing solo gigs

Pigsy Itrsquos just the time thing I love getting up and playing and being around people and being onstage but I cannot say that I like being locked in a room with a bunch of smelly blokes including myself bashing through songs to learn

Irsquom still writing Irsquom still recording Irsquove changed my focus on my writing style being that now there is not a lot of keyboards After going through the Irish music thing and through the

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whole mandolin thing I enjoy that angle of lsquoacousticityrsquo if there is such a word

David Your whole journey has been amazing

Pigsy Journey is a good word It has been a journey Sitting back there always been times there where I have had addiction to substance abuse I think especially the young striving musician and itrsquos not everyone Irsquom speaking for myself but you can fall into that substance abuse being alcohol or pot or whatever your substance of choice is For some people it becomes love or girls or with some people it can be success Success can be the biggest drug Striving for that you can run yourself into the wall I did that for 10 or 12 years That was all I could focus on Block friends block family Focus focus win win

David Is it a byproduct of your alto ego

Pigsy Definitely Wersquove all got egos If anyone says that they havenrsquot got an ego and they play music for themselves I will hand them a lentil burger and a necklace made out of flowers I love music Itrsquos not what I am but it is a big part of my life and my love There is some ego The largest part is probably creativity and actually finishing something and being creative Irsquom sorry but everyone likes to be appreciated You donrsquot spend 30 years of your life doing something and saying ldquoWell I donrsquot care if you like itrdquo That sounds like sour grapes to me Of course you care if other people like it otherwise you wouldnrsquot do it Thatrsquos not from an ego point of view thatrsquos just from feeling successful Everyone has different levels of feeling successful Ten years ago my point of success was being on tv every night and playing the big venues every week and having my name on everyonersquos lips Now itrsquos getting up every day and playing a gig a week and hanging out with my family hanging out with my grandson hanging out with my friends having a coffee I find that soothing and I find that successful Things like that change and where your focus is and your points of what you call success

David What does the future hold for Pigsy

Pigsy Irsquom definitely here for the long haul Sorry for all the haters Family and music and

just trying to get on with everyone If I can make someone smile or forget about how bad their day is I love doing that It is a focus but it is not everything about me I want to play every weekend and do gigs and have fun myself and I love doing that but that is not everything about me Family would be my strongest focus now but it is not detracting from music As you get older you can actually find spaces to fit everything without saying ldquoIrsquove got to do this today as I didnrsquot do it yesterdayrdquo Cool Irsquoll do it tomorrow As long as there is no-one waiting on a deadline you can do it tomorrow

David When you get to your standard of success a lot of the musicians donrsquot necessarily plan for the future

Pigsy I think the biggest thing we all overlook is looking into our future and how we are going to live when we get older If I stop gigging I am broke The smart ones have got a trade behind themselves or done something in their off time

Sue So you havenrsquot created a business just a job for yourself

Pigsy Even as a consultant if I hand the reigns over to someone else they are not going to do it like me I found that with a couple of gigs Irsquove done then if Irsquom are not involved then they are not doing it Irsquom not a bighead Irsquom a social media nut I post at two four six eight ten in the morning midday five orsquoclock six orsquoclock I donrsquot sleep a lot I loved MySpace I was the last to go on Facebook out of my group It doesnrsquot have video it doesnrsquot have gifs I hated it but everyone was on it

Irsquom a pretty simple kind of guy Everyone do their bit in getting live music live again and go and support a pub that supports live bands duos and solos Letrsquos all get on Stop the hate on Facebook It is such an awesome social media involvement catchupinformation platform Letrsquos fill it with music and love To all the haters learn to love yes Irsquom a hippie

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Vince ContarinoWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

not such a bad idea and I put it Mario Maiola when I came back It was when I first started working with him back then and I actually tried to convince him not to promote the Zep Boys I always thought rock music was dead and buried I said ldquoMario save your effort do something that at least renumerates you that makes you money back for all your effort you put back in but I donrsquot know I just donrsquot trust this whole rock game anymore The venues are gonerdquo

He said ldquoOk leave it with merdquo He believed in it And when I came back he said ldquoSee that was good What do you want to do nextrdquo ldquoI wouldnrsquot mind working with an orchestrardquo He said ldquoLeave it with merdquo

Then I went on to do some theatre Anyway about 3 or 4 months later he rings me in Brisbane and goes ldquoIrsquove got a couple of dates here in July blah blah blah at The Festival TheatrerdquoIrsquom there ldquoFestival Theatre Wowrdquo because we used to do The Gov ldquoWow Festival Theatre Do you think that is a good ideardquoldquoYeah we are doing it with the Orchestrardquo I said ldquoWhatrdquo He goes ldquoYou told me that you wanted to do it with an orchestra Donrsquot you want to do it anymorerdquo ldquoNo no no I do I dordquo

Vince Contarino started in the Adelaide music scene about 40 years playing in various bands including The Dukes Mega Boys Serpentine and Magnum For the last 30 years he has been performing in his Led Zeppelin tribute band Zep Boys I caught up with Vince by telephone interview

Sue Itrsquos the Zep Boys 30th anniversary this year How does it feel to still be playing in the same band for 30 years

Vince If it was doing nothing but 30 years straight it would be a different story Therersquos been a lot of interesting things that have happened over those 30 years Lots of different projects to keep me stimulated musical projects theatre all sorts To be playing thirty years later I am very proud and Irsquom feeling blessed All the experiences Irsquove had the people Irsquove met the things Irsquove learnt itrsquos been a wonderful journey The best part about it has been the gigs the music and the people coming to the gigs celebrating that we all have one thing in common and that is the love of Led Zeppelin music Itrsquos a bit more than that too It is the love of music and rock music and where it transports us to so itrsquos been wonderful

Sue You have done quite a few shows with Symphony Orchestras in different States Tell me how that came about

Vince We were doing the tour of New Zealand many years ago 2002 or something like that and we were travelling all the way through New Zealand in this little bus type vehicle And we were on the South Island and where they had filmed Lord Of The Rings It was beautiful It evoked that feeling of grandeur We were talking about Lord of The Rings the big production and what a great movie it was and how we could make Led Zeppelin music more epic by adding an orchestra Ha ha ha laugh laugh The thing was you know it was Zep Boys live

ldquoI want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdustrdquo

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Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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IN THIS ISSUEGetting To Know Your Local MusicianInterview with PigsyInterview with Vince ContarinoInterview with Luis Saez-Sanchez

ArticlesThe Screaming Jets Chrome albumVenues The Rhino RoomDonrsquot Die With The Music Still In YouWishbone Day

Regular ColumnsSocial PagesLive Sound AdviceSA ParanormalMarkets in AdelaideMariarsquos Column

Gig PhotosZep Boys The Gov The Screaming Jets The Gov You Can Dance You Can JiveJac Dalton Band Boom Boom RoomWhiskey Harbour Boom Boom Room Rock Vault Allstars Boom Boom RoomConcert amp Gig Reviews by JakamThirsty Merc The ArkabaDaytura Boom Boom Room

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Lennie Rose

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EditorSue Hedley

Deputy EditorDavid Powell

Editorrsquos AssistantMaria Szczerba

Contributors this issueAllen TillerFrank Lang

David PowellMaria Szczerba

Brian CainCarina BonneyLouise Miller

Jakam Kourasanis

PhotographerSue Hedley

Additional Photography Maria Szczerba

Louise MillerMaxwell Millowick

David PowellLuis Saez-Sanchez

Allen TillerJakam Kourasanis

LayoutSue Hedley

Published byRising Star Media - wwwrisingstarcomau

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Editorial and Advertising enquiriesrsmrisingstarcomau

Telephone Sue - 0414 984 739

Postal addressPO Box 333 Greenacres SA 5086

copy Rising Star Media 2015-2016All rights reserved

Welcome to Issue 7 of MEGAscene This issue has more interviews with your local musicians so you can get to know them

Winter is well and truly here now Rug up and keep warm

Enjoy this mega issue of MEGAscene share and like

Regards

The Editor

Sue

All materials published in MEGAscene are subject to copyright No part may be reproduced without prior written permission from the publisher The opinions expressed in MEGAscene are not necesarily those of the editors or publisher No responsibility is taken for the contents or illustrations of advertisements This linking to other sites within MEGAscene is provided strictly as a courtesy by Rising Star Media for the convenience of itsrsquo users and Rising Star Media is not responsible for the content of any site linked or linked within a site nor does it constitute the endorsement of the web sites or of their policies products services or delivery of goods Rising Star Media will not be held accountable for the content of any postings contained in any site linked or linked within a site nor does it deem reliable any offers expert advice financial opportunities or otherwise that any such postings should imply

EDITORrsquoS NOTEMEGAscene

David Powell with Pigsy

Front Cover PigsyPhoto by Sue Hedley

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PigsyWords by David PowellPhotos by Sue Hedley

The enigmatic down to earth master of the strings who has a voice that could be best described as angelic is featured here for issue 7 MEGAscene caught up with Pigsy at the Commercial Hotel in Port Adelaide to chat about his 34 years of playing in bands and the lsquonever-ending saga of the life of the pigrsquo Born into the steelworks city of Whyalla The talent of this man is only limited by his own imagination Playing with Swanee to touring with the Alan Barnes Band on the Bon Jovi tour Pigsy has toured both regionally and nationally and supported bands Misex Ian Moss Kate Ceberano Roxus Icehouse and Mr Enamel

David What brings us here

Pigsy The never ending saga of the life of the Pig I started off as a musician A guitar dropped into my hands at 7 In Grade 3 my class teacher was a musician brought down from Adelaide to Whyalla She said there are three students in here who seem to have good pitch went to our parents and got us guitars From there I went into playing in the school band then when I got to 15 it was hit the pub time even though it was three years early I started playing in a band with some good friends Charlie and Dieter It was called Paragon Dieter is still around now playing with Clearway

From there I played in the local country scene in the Peninsula At 18 the boys moved down to Port Lincoln I got the chance about a year later ldquoDo you want to come down and play bass we are doing five nights a week on the coast from Ceduna and Streaky Bayrdquo I said ldquoYeah Letrsquos do thisrdquoSo myself and Katrina packed up and moved to the country from the country to the real country We got down there and moved into a flat Wersquod both moved out of the home at

the same time and then moved four hundred kilometres away a bit of a culture shock for a young 18 year old couple

The same year I had a phone call some awesome news Katrina had become pregnant with our first child So that put a halt on the whole moving to Sydney thing and being a rockstar The boys ended up moving on and we moved back to Whyalla We had our daughter and focussed on family for awhile The second daughter was born in 1989 I was playing the local scene at pubs the Sundowner and the Westlands Massive They were just live entertainment venues before they became pokie bars with dinners which is what pubs do now I did a lot of years there During that time I did a few supports with the bands I was in The band we did with Charlie was The Staff I did supports for Tommy Emmanuel Irsquod done stuff with my band Paragon with Kate Ceberano Roxus Ian Moss Icehouse

David What year was it with Mr Enamel

Pigsy Tommy Emanuel support was 1987 Roxus was 1990 and Ian Moss was about 1988

Sue Was that with Just Strait

Pigsy No this was six years prior to that This was at Whyalla January 1992 was when we moved to Adelaide My first job here was audio engineer at Front Page That was all pre Just Strait I joined Just Strait about six months after I come here and at the same time I was playing with the Allstars which was Macca Adam Cocca and Scott Meggs We had floating singers Johnno one week It was a Monday night session at the Front Page and was open for anyone

David By that time you were really an

ldquoThe Front Page and Just Strait was a massive part of my life It cemented who I was At that stage I was still Robrdquo

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never been there and wersquod never seen hookers before We said ldquoWhatrsquos all thisrdquo It was three degrees and they were clad very lightly The guys in the car were laughing ldquoTheyrsquore hookersrdquo ldquoWhatrdquo It was one orsquoclock in the morning and it was freezing David How many gigs did you do on that tour

Pigsy 8 gigs in 10 days and it was called lsquoSleep When Irsquom Deadrsquo tour It was awesome That was super exciting After that we came back and I remember thinking ldquohere we go back to pub gigsrdquo Not that I donrsquot respect that and love playing in pubs It was a culture shock of having two weeks of being spoilt with Taragos and crew and flights and management and ldquoherersquos your hotelrdquo Rockstaritis too Reality check We are back in Adelaide and back on the pub scene

From that I ended up getting picked up by Rob Riley I hadnrsquot played with Rob yet only lived with him Wersquod never been in a band that wasnrsquot just a jam night In rsquo93 Rob asked me to come in the studio and play some bass on the album I went in and did some stuff on that All of a sudden wersquore out on the road for 3 months We did a national tour old school in a car three of us in a bongo van

David What was that like for someone reading this article

Pigsy Awesome It was the best fun Irsquod never spent 3 weeks on a beer diet with peanuts Irsquod never slept under the stars no it was great fun You realise how big Australia is when you are driving around Western Australia and every gig is about 10 hours away

David Did the things that could go wrong usually go wrong

Pigsy Tyres going wrong blow out gigs Our management was in Sydney at the time Kevin Borich was on the same circuit with us with the same management but a week behind us doing the gigs a week later I remember lots of phone calls between him and Rob going ldquoYeah wersquore playing at Derbyrdquo ldquoYeah that gigrsquos not happening nowrdquo So Kevin would be ringing up his management ldquoYeah that gig is gonerdquo So now Irsquove got 7 days of a no beer

established muso playing serious music

Pigsy Well thatrsquos where it started Funnily enough Rob Riley moved into my house with me and my family in Grange No-one knew who I was and I found out years later everyone thought that I was a friend of his from Melbourne So it suddenly got everyone buzzing on this new guy from Melbourne when half of them didnrsquot realise that I was a mate of his from Whyalla So I think there were a few doors opened there but once the doors were open it was like ldquoWow He does play Hersquos from whererdquo That was kind of a weird happening I didnrsquot find out till years later

The Front Page and Just Strait was a massive part of my life It cemented who I was At that stage I was still Rob In rsquo93 I got the chance to go on the Bon Jovi tour with Alan Barnes Brisbane Sydney Melbourne we played all the Entertainment Centres Irsquod never been to Sydney We did Melbourne Tennis Centre and then to cut down on flights they gave us a Tarago I still remember the night we were driving into Sydney Tzanetto and myself had

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Pigsy in Bon lsquoNrsquo All

diet and nowhere to stay

David I always wondered what goes on with touring bands when yoursquove got too much time between gigs and are too far from going home and too soon to get to the next gig

Pigsy Well the days between are the part that drives you bonkers Itrsquos like the guys at the top end of the scale spend so much time in airports and it drives them bonkers Itrsquos all about gigging and having fun and doing your thing and getting your songs out there Then there is all this time in between Especially in a band that is not at a U2 or Rolling Stones level where there is no Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday gigs unless you are Baby Animals or Barnsy that you can run a venue and still fill it up on a Tuesday night So there is a lot of down time if you are not that big that really tests you It makes you think what are you doing out here especially if yoursquove got family You could quite easily develop drinking and smoking habits because there is so much down time What am I going to do Irsquom going to get drunk That might not be your usual course of life but you are sitting in a hotel room if you are lucky or sitting in a car Plenty of time spent in cars and sleeping in vans on the side of the road But you still wouldnrsquot give it up Once yoursquove been out there and tasted it even the down side and the bad things itrsquos part of it It is totally a learning curve Irsquove had so much go wrong but so much go right There is no way I would go back and go down another course Too many life experiences Itrsquos been frickenrsquo awesome

David Have you seen from your time when you started in the early rsquo80rsquos to the people

who are coming into the music scene now that the touring scene has changed

Pigsy Irsquom thinking and Irsquom hoping that it is starting to get a circuit again In the rsquo80rsquos when I was just a kid more of a punter than any type of musician I was just playing and opening up for bands I just remember the circuit being massive and in Adelaide it was four or five nights a week It was Misex The Angels Australian Crawl Barnsey all those bands were out there doing gigs and being on tour every night of the week and they were all full houses I just remember the circuit thinning out a bit I moved here in the early rsquo90rsquos I watched that couple of years there where I was in bands doing all these big rooms around town and all of a sudden about early rsquo93 these big rooms were gone and they were all made into pokie bars It wasnrsquot just pokies it was our mentality that didnrsquot help as well Suddenly all the big rooms like the Elizabeth Tavern werenrsquot there any more The gigs were still there but we were all moved into the front bar So it made the scene feel a bit cheaper We were no longer a venue band wersquod all became front bar bands overnight There was still gigs there so we werenrsquot going to bite the hand that fed us This was different but it was still a gig So that changed a lot

About the same time I got a phone call on a Sunday morning from Vince Contarino It was like ldquowhat are you up tordquo ldquoRecovering from a gig last nightrdquo ldquoCan you put your bass and your bass gear in a cab and come down to the studiordquo

So I got there and I was sitting there with Nick Love Louis Vince and Paul Kaiser listening to the Adult Toys stuff ldquoWe want you to do a couple of bass tracksrdquo Whenrdquo ldquoNowrdquo That was an exciting moment Irsquod been seeing the Zep Boys play since I was a kid and I remember seeing Paul play in metal bands in pubs in Whyalla when I shouldnrsquot have been in a pub and thought ldquowow these guys are amazingrdquo All of a sudden they have thrown me in a cab and got me in the studio and gone ldquoplayrdquo So that was a pretty exciting timeIt was interesting to find out how this happened ldquoWhat made you call merdquoIt was the same studio that we recorded all Rob Rileyrsquos stuff in They were sitting there

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listening to bass sounds and tracks They said ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo Louis said ldquoThatrsquos Pigsyrdquo That was what persuaded them to give me a call So there is another stepping stone I owe to Rob Just starting to realise how much Rob had influenced my social circle So that was the decision they had heard some bass tracks Irsquod done on an album the year before and said ldquoletrsquos call him nowrdquo We knew each other we were friends but we just hadnrsquot ever thought about playing together or doing projects together It went from there I ended up playing a couple of tracks - Animal and Poison Forest - and the film clips That was awesome That led into me being in the Zep Boys as we used call them ldquothe Zeppindalesrdquo very handsome men with hair and six packs I am definitely not the most handsome man and I definitely donrsquot have a six pack I have a keg Getting taken into that fold gave everyone a giggle even me

David When I first met you I saw this larger than life character and thought you were a bikie but you were so gentle and welcoming

Irsquove sent out a facebook post asking one of your fans to ask you a question Wersquove got a couple of questions from Tontorsquos Page

Tontorsquos Page What made you get into music

Pigsy Well itrsquos something that Irsquove grown up around although I didnrsquot have direct contact with family musician members Though it was only in the last year I actually found out about an uncle who had bought me a drum kit when I was two or three He kept in contact with my mother and watched me grow up He was my fatherrsquos brother who Irsquove still never met He died of cancer a couple of years ago

I sort of grew up just knowing music Having a guitar thrown at me at seven and wanting that having a drum kit from three and just beating that Bands that influence me Funnily enough for the way I look with the tattoos and the rock exterior I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head Irsquom surprised I didnrsquot become a synth player Anything that had keyboards in it was just my thing I just loved it Guitar was a good thing and it has paid my way through life but I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head INXS Noiseworks Mental As Anything I loved Aussie Rock I

didnrsquot get into any of that rock stuff - Free Zeppelin or Sabbath - till the rsquo90rsquos and I was in my twenties by then I was actually a complete synth head Irsquom divulging a lot here Until I came to Adelaide and I joined Just Strait the Zep Boys and Rob Riley band I lsquod never been in a guitar rock band I was always in a keyboard band Every band I was in had a keyboard player and was always very synth based Irsquod say the rsquo80rsquos Aussie rock

Tontorsquos Page Who is your idol and if you could be onstage with them who would it be

Pigsy Half of it has come to fruition Irsquove always been into the Aussie rock thing and Rose Tattoo even though they were definitely not a synth band I just loved it when their album in rsquo92 came out with I Canrsquot Be Beaten and Scarred For Life So I always very much admired Angry Rob Riley and Pete Wells and then to suddenly be in a band with Rob Riley and touring with him

The other one is all my life Irsquove been a massive fan of John Farnham From seeing him sing in LRB when I was a teenager That would be a dream come true Irsquom friends with his son Rob on Facebook He sounds like his Dad and is an amazing musician So one of the two who I dreamt of being in a band with has come to fruition but the other hasnrsquot yet but I will never give up Thanks Tonto

David We talk about living a very good rock n roll lifestyle with all the excesses the trials and tribulations and that

Pigsy There are definitely plenty of excesses in rock n roll That comes from the down time You might get drunk at a gig but yoursquore drunk on Monday and Tuesday waiting for Wednesday to play

After doing the Zep Boys and a few things I moved to Sydney in 2000 and lived with Pat Picket and Jason Howard and working for the band Primary Then came back in 2000 and I ended up falling into mixing at Le Rox live (or Breakers) which within a couple of months I somehow ended up being the Entertainment Manager and booking all the bands I had a bit of a run at the new metal scene on itrsquos last legs with Full Frontal Lobotomy

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We ended up being number 1 on the SAMIA charts We were there for several weeks and then we got pushed off by Parkway Drive and I Killed The Prom Queen Who just knocked us off the charts My first hearing of them was being knocked off the SAMIA charts Now they are on Epitah Records and they are a huge concern They are headlining festivals in Europe They have gone from being Byron Bay boys on Resistor and now Massive 15 years later I So it doesnrsquot feel so bad when you are knocked off by the band of the decade

David So what happened next

Pigsy I started having a label called Big Phat Adelaide through SonyBMG It was the Red Shore who ended up going through the roof Later That Night I had Low from Queensland all signed to my label Irsquod actually came in at the wrong end of the industry That was about 2005 or 2006 and by then pirating had gone through the roof I remember later that night I had the master in my hands ready to press and I find a link to their new album online I hadnrsquot got it to the printing stage yet but had got it mastered but not pressed and printed If bands donrsquot sell albums at the gigs they get downloaded He said ldquoIrsquove got the same problemrdquo We were getting one download in an hour he was getting 100 downloads every hour It just put a major hole in the industry and so we just shut shop The label was going for eighteen months

Sue Your label was through Modern Music who had distribution through Sony

Pigsy Yes a subsidiary through Modern Music It was just getting too hard It was actually costing money for the pressing and printing For every cd in a kids hand there was 4 downloaded So I went away from that and then was at a music shop I must have had rocks in my head

David I would have imagined it would be fun

Pigsy It was a lot of fun I hung out with a lot of good people It was an awesome 3 or 4 years It led into things like doing gigs with Steve Vai During the record label time I really wasnrsquot doing any playing I had the shop going and the label going I was doing the occasional

fill in gig with cover bands from Salisbury to Morphett Vale Then I got the itch to go and play live again In 2011 I got the chance to book for Mastercraft

I thought ldquoHeck yeah Half of these acts I grew up with If I can hang out with these guys for a week then Irsquom inrdquo So I thought I would bring Full Frontal Lobotomy back to life again So I grabbed Jorge a young guy Cameron and another young guy Andrew Abbott Irsquod know him since he was 12 He came around for a jam and he got the gig So we went out with that and it was awesome The Full Frontal Lobotomy band did a spot in Adelaide The rest of the tour there was massive bands from every State on it So we just did the Mastercraft set That was awesome Rockstaritis stuff again The last time for us especially me and Jorge was 1993 Wersquod have an 8 year break We were back in the big time

David Did you find it hard to get back into it

Pigsy We are back Itrsquos awesome Jorge and I are the whores of the metal scene Wersquod play at the opening of a letter

Pigsy Shortlived It was only a week Then back to pub gigs again Not a good time and not a good decision by me I got roped into getting involved in politics I pulled the videos down and pulled the track off iTunes I got involved with one of the political parties I did a track called Enough is Enough anti carbon tax It got taken to Canberra and played on the lawn on Parliament House I was the muppet of a management person This was 2011

David Yoursquove also had short stints in other bands such as Bon rsquon All

Pigsy Yes Irsquove had a few short stints in and out of bands Like filling in with High Voltage when JJ is away on holidays a member of Bon Nrsquo All for a couple of years on and off and on and off Redback Fever I did an Angels thing for a little while there Let It Be Beatles I was actually the founding member with Michael back in the day Yes I spend a lot of time in concepts Along with playing in Rokhouse and filling in with other bands

David Is there is anyone thatrsquos musically

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inclined in Adelaide who does not know you

Pigsy Therersquos a new generation David Irsquom finding that now as you get over 30 and Irsquom a little bit over that a lot over that you are forgotten very quickly Unless of course you are a Jimmy Barnes or a massive artist As a local artist you really have to make a stand otherwise from generation to generation itrsquos like ldquowhorsquos that old fartrdquo The first hurdle is not getting insulted by them and then not spending too much time trying to bore them with ldquoDo you know who I used to berdquo That could be a trap as well

David When you name drop and no-one has heard of any of them

Pigsy Yes it gets to that stage Irsquom saying to some of these young fellarsquos there are guys who are massive and have written some massive songs and been in massive bands in Australia and they know the band but they donrsquot know any of the membersrsquo names They say ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo I say ldquoDonrsquot worry sunshine go on the net Google is your best friendrdquo

Sue So you released a single too

Pigsy The one for the Canberra ldquoEnough is Enoughrdquo went 118 on the national ARIA charts which is awesome for a song but because it was a political comment opinion song about a month in after some nasty death type threats and attacks from the other side -politics keep away from it People either loved it and were 100 for it or they hated it and were 100 against it So I actually pulled the YouTube video down and pulled the single off of iTunes because I realised although I agreed with what Irsquod written and the content that I was against the carbon tax I wasnrsquot that strongly against it that I would have put myself and my family in danger So then I bounced to the next stage where I did a single for a young fella Leo who had inoperable cancer He was two years old and we were trying to raise money to see what they could do The family was just an average Australian working family and he was related to a good friend of someone right up there in the industry We were just trying to help It wasnrsquot just because it was someone we knew it was a good cause We put a single

out for that We went to Sydney and played in 2012 at the Gaelic Club We had a great gig there with four other bands and raised some money We put the single out for that which was Live My Life At that stage I think I was calling myself the Spencer band That was basically the guys who had done the Lobotomy and Mastercraft tour with me but now we were wearing suits and playing acoustic guitar

I forgot something really funny In 2010 Irsquod actually put together a band called The Thieves with a bunch of banjos and mandolins and with young Ben He was helping me out at the shop He was playing in a little punk band called Perfectly Frank I spoke to him the drummer and bass player We thought it would be really good to something folk yet punk but you need mandolins and banjos for that Okay Irsquom going to buy a mandolin and a banjo Funnily enough Irsquove oversold the act which hasnrsquot even had itrsquos rehearsal yet or any original songs to Vince Contarino Enter Vince from stage left and said ldquoVince youlsquove got two shows coming up at the Gov Do you want an opening act What do you reckon Itrsquos just acoustic a bit of banjo and and a bit of mandolinrdquo He says ldquoWhatrdquo ldquoIrsquom playing banjo and mandolinrdquo ldquoOkay you can open uprdquo

So we thought letrsquos not be Ben and Spencer or Spencer and Ben letrsquos call it The Thieves All of a sudden because of Vincersquos high rotation advertising we became ldquoOh The Thieves Who are The Thievesrdquo We were everywhere on the net and on television and all the pull through All of a sudden Irsquom getting a call from Sasha Sewell ldquoPigsy what is this Thieves thingrdquo ldquoIt is pseudo punk acoustic folk trip bandrdquo He said ldquoAwesome 29th January do you want to put it aside for merdquoI said ldquoSurerdquo My little brain said January 29th is Adelaide Big Day out I just melted He wouldnrsquot say that to me Irsquove googled and then Irsquom getting excited without any factsldquoBen I think we have been booked for Big Day Out I think wersquove been booked for Big Day Outrdquo

Sasha said ldquoIrsquom going to come and see you at The Govrdquo I said ldquoItrsquos not the band itrsquos just the duordquo He said ldquoI want to see the bandrdquo

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Wersquod hadnrsquot had a rehearsal yet We were still only a duo We didnrsquot even have a band yet He knew the calibre of who was doing it and the fact that we were all over tv and itrsquos bigger than Ben Hur We werenrsquot even as big as an ashtray at that stage We hadnrsquot even done a rehearsal and this stuff was happening So we got a banjo and mandolin that week and went in the show every night We were there till 10 orsquoclock every night Me learning to play the instruments and him pulling out a chord progression that was cool and singing about ldquodrink up your poisonrdquo and ldquoa punch in the far never felt so goodrdquo and those classic type punk innuendos and turned them into songs All of a sudden it went from there That was a killer ride Our actual first ever actual show was supporting Sham 69 at Enigma Bar We hadnrsquot done anything yet and we were doing international supports So it was the power of social media and just doing the packs up enough to make it look like we were a big band Then hoping wersquove the goods and while we are onstage everyone doesnrsquot throw bricks at us It was a live show By the time we got it together we had Cat Williams renowned number 1 chick skater on acoustic guitar a bunch of young guys our mandolin player was originally Benrsquos little brother who used to do backflips on stage while playing mandolin It was a live show that you just went wow Hence we did the Big Day Out and then it just rolled We were flat out Filling up Enigma filling up The Gov filling up Fowlers All original We put an EP out called ldquoDrink Up Your Poisonrdquo which I tried to rehash with Big Phat Adelaide So I had BPA001 for the record label and re-released it under that It really went well to the point that I definitely became an alcoholic We were playing a lot as a duo during the week and Saturday and Sundays as a full band It was some of the most exciting times of my life As all things come to an end and being told ldquostop drinking you are going to dierdquo So you stop drinking and you start refocusing and wake up and think that playing banjo in a punk band isnrsquot what I am all about

Sue Is that when you found God

Pigsy Yes actually I then caught up with an old friend of mine Anthony Tucker whose band I used to book into Breakers and Le Rox He had become a pasteur Funny story I didnrsquot

go there as a Christian even though I always had faith I went there as a hired sound guyldquoSunday mornings itrsquos a 730 start We canrsquot afford much Do you want to come in and mix the bandrdquo Irsquom thinking Irsquom going to rock up and there is one mic and a pa that is crusty So I rock up there and itrsquos all real gear and a real pa First Sunday morning a 730 start I was getting home at 5am from gigs so shower and straight to church Still drinking Second week same thing Three weeks in I had an epithamy The band were doing a Hillsong song and I arose and found myself standing there crying Never been around the Christian circle Irsquom a big tattooed tough guy I was freaking out trying to hide it ldquoThere is something in my eyerdquo There is no way anyone is going to see me cry I actually went to Kevin and Anthony after and said ldquoI donrsquot know whatrsquos going on I canrsquot stop cryingrdquoldquoYour heart is opening up to something you loverdquo

From there I went through to doing religious education and being a counsellor Going to national conferences That was my life solid for two years I still love the guys and I still go there I got to the stage where I realised that I couldnrsquot offload other peoplersquos problems Irsquod go into a counselling session just helping people and theyrsquod walk away light hearted and Irsquod walk away feeling like I have bricks in my guts I canrsquot help people if Irsquom broken In a counselling situation you hand it on to God and if you donrsquot know how to do that then you are bogged down and I was heavy bogged At this stage I was doing stuff at the Hampstead and Repat with John Swan Just acoustic stuff I was going in and playing for the patients and returned soldiers

David Whatrsquos that like going through the epithamy then working with someone who is considered a legend in music and working with him closely and taking that passion to help ing people who are in hospital and so broken physically

Pigsy It was still a heavy thing in my heart to be there but you realise that you are helping them and it lifts that feeling It just feels good We are so caught up in our first world problems My car wonrsquot start Irsquove stubbed my toes Irsquove broken my arm These people are

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bedridden these people are broken some canrsquot talk My life is pretty awesome and I want to share some of that with them John is 100 like that as well He is awesome Hersquos at the Salvos every Wednesday night feeding the homeless People donrsquot realise because he doesnrsquot want the accolades he doesnrsquot want to be idolised He just wants to help these people Hersquos full time I spend a couple of days a week helping these people

I love helping people I suppose the first thing yoursquove got to do is protect your own heart If you give 100 away itrsquos definitely not a bad thing but if you are broken you canrsquot help people So I realised that at that level it gets to me too much I just help when I can in a lesser capacity but not in a lesser capacity I definitely havenrsquot moved away from the church

Sue Did you get baptised

Pigsy Yes back in 2013 on Christmas Eve I had the whole family there and the whole dunking process We had full water baptism It was awesome

Sue You were raised Catholic and are you now Pentacostical

Pigsy Yes I am Pentacostical Christian None of my beliefs were threatened by the other so it went from there My family all tripped out I remember getting an inbox from my sister saying ldquoYoursquove finally found where you should berdquo and my family arenrsquot religous They were saying ldquoWe always know this is where you would end uprdquo ldquoWhat If I didnrsquot know then you didnrsquot knowrdquo

David Is it something that theyrsquove always seen in you since you were a kid

Pigsy Since I was a kid Irsquove always tried to help people

Sue Did you go to Sunday School when you were young

Pigsy No but a private high school - St Johns College I was raised by my Grandmother I got to High School I thought ldquoUniform religion What are you doing to merdquo I went there and

it was awesome Halfway through Year Nine I realised that they werenrsquot very strict on their truancy By that stage I was living on a farm and it was 20km out of town and we didnrsquot have a phone so it was very easy not to go to school I turned 14 in March of that year and it was my last day of school I remember going home and saying Irsquom not going back to school Irsquom over it 24 hours later I got a job working in a plant nursery From there I was doing that and then into music

Sue What was your favourite subject at school

Pigsy Art and music Look who has won the painting prize again I was right into it till Grade Three then I got put into Miss Barbara Williamsrsquo class That was when my life changed She was from Adelaide this hotshot teacher They went looking for musical students to put in her class I ended up in her class and playing guitar and it went from there

Sue What instruments do you play

Pigsy Anything that is not brass or woodwind instruments Keyboards drums bass piano - badly mandolin banjo bazouki

Sue Do you record at home Do you play all the instruments yourself

Pigsy Yes most of my demos I do myself Especially when you get to that musicianrsquos life where you are recording at one in the morning Itrsquos a bit hard to call your mates to come over So many half finished demos Thatrsquos the bad thing about working at home on your own equipment You over edit over think and for every five songs you get out there there is fifty songs there that are not good enough but no-one else has heard it Thatrsquos a real trap when you got your own studios You are not looking at the clock saying this is costing five hundred dollars You get complacent

Sue Do you make your own video clips

Pigsy Yes you have to do everything yourself The booking of venues has come through having to book my bands myself The venue owner says ldquoYou are really hard to deal with and you always seem to be getting your own

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way Will you work with usrdquo Thatrsquos how I started booking at Le Rox in 2000 It was just through being in a band and being a ball breaker to the venues and them saying ldquowe are going to hire you because if you work from this side of the fence like that letrsquos see how you work from the other side of the fence for usrdquo Now Irsquom back in booking venues again

My friends Nick and Alex I know from the Marble Bar days in the city Wersquove come in and gone ldquoletrsquos make a go of itrdquo A music venture concern not just a pub on the corner First we got a pa and a stage and make it from a pub on the corner into a venue What bands are around There are the circuit bands Letrsquos get some people who arenrsquot from Port Adelaide as well to come and enjoy Port Adelaide as well So we are bringing in bands from Norwood and Salisbury not just the local bands

Sue Who is Norah Van

Pigsy Norah Van is basically our version of the Front Page Allstars

Sue There is no Norah

Pigsy No Originally I was going to call it Bloody Norah I thought no itrsquos a bit bogan What seems to be really cool is having a girlrsquos name Itrsquos got Mick from Let It Be Beatles in it itrsquos got Pete from Evenflow itrsquos got Jorge from Rock The Boss We rotate some players Itrsquos a great little band with rotating singers We donrsquot usually have the same singers twice in a row Itrsquos the beauty of a non static lineup as it keeps it exciting for the players and the punters too Good for the venue and good for the punters too Itrsquos been doing awesome Being a social media nut like I am Sorry to everyone out there yoursquove all been tagged at least once this week

Itrsquos a really hard market now I remember buying a house in Port Adelaide 20 years ago and she was a rough suburb - it was men are men beer drinkers wharfies It was hard I remember coming down here when I was in my twenties and thinking ldquoWhat have I donerdquo Now itrsquos all sweethearts and families So our biggest hurdle is convincing people itrsquos a family suburb now

David It comes across very strongly in all your Facebook posts that you are a family man

Pigsy I think family is really a strong thing with me because it keeps my sanity In the entertainment industry there is a lot of insanity I keep them separate When itrsquos family time it is hard because of mobile phone and Facebook so you are always contactable but when thatrsquos the day it would take an emergency to get me away from that In the rsquo90rsquos and 2000rsquos I went through where I was just focused on becoming a rockstar of getting bigger and becoming a household name Itrsquos not sour grapes that it never happened but I think it would have drove me insane if it did I might have been a nut job It may have destroyed my psyche and destroyed me as a person There was a lot of energy used on that But now I donrsquot know if that is what I wanted Of course if I had made it and made a million dollars then that would be a different story There was a lot of energy used where family were ignored and friends were ignored I realised that 15 years ago that the 100 people that were in my direct social circle or in my life were musicians and I had no normal friends That was an epitomy in itself I need to know some normal people The level that people work at as musicians mentally not saying they are dumb or smart because there are both levels of the scale they are very focused Your whole conversation is music your whole social life is music your whole going out is to see a band None of this going to a cafe to have a coffee and just hang out Is a band playing there If not Irsquom not going You get into that rut where everything is about live music

Sue Yoursquove gone from playing in a band to doing solo gigs

Pigsy Itrsquos just the time thing I love getting up and playing and being around people and being onstage but I cannot say that I like being locked in a room with a bunch of smelly blokes including myself bashing through songs to learn

Irsquom still writing Irsquom still recording Irsquove changed my focus on my writing style being that now there is not a lot of keyboards After going through the Irish music thing and through the

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whole mandolin thing I enjoy that angle of lsquoacousticityrsquo if there is such a word

David Your whole journey has been amazing

Pigsy Journey is a good word It has been a journey Sitting back there always been times there where I have had addiction to substance abuse I think especially the young striving musician and itrsquos not everyone Irsquom speaking for myself but you can fall into that substance abuse being alcohol or pot or whatever your substance of choice is For some people it becomes love or girls or with some people it can be success Success can be the biggest drug Striving for that you can run yourself into the wall I did that for 10 or 12 years That was all I could focus on Block friends block family Focus focus win win

David Is it a byproduct of your alto ego

Pigsy Definitely Wersquove all got egos If anyone says that they havenrsquot got an ego and they play music for themselves I will hand them a lentil burger and a necklace made out of flowers I love music Itrsquos not what I am but it is a big part of my life and my love There is some ego The largest part is probably creativity and actually finishing something and being creative Irsquom sorry but everyone likes to be appreciated You donrsquot spend 30 years of your life doing something and saying ldquoWell I donrsquot care if you like itrdquo That sounds like sour grapes to me Of course you care if other people like it otherwise you wouldnrsquot do it Thatrsquos not from an ego point of view thatrsquos just from feeling successful Everyone has different levels of feeling successful Ten years ago my point of success was being on tv every night and playing the big venues every week and having my name on everyonersquos lips Now itrsquos getting up every day and playing a gig a week and hanging out with my family hanging out with my grandson hanging out with my friends having a coffee I find that soothing and I find that successful Things like that change and where your focus is and your points of what you call success

David What does the future hold for Pigsy

Pigsy Irsquom definitely here for the long haul Sorry for all the haters Family and music and

just trying to get on with everyone If I can make someone smile or forget about how bad their day is I love doing that It is a focus but it is not everything about me I want to play every weekend and do gigs and have fun myself and I love doing that but that is not everything about me Family would be my strongest focus now but it is not detracting from music As you get older you can actually find spaces to fit everything without saying ldquoIrsquove got to do this today as I didnrsquot do it yesterdayrdquo Cool Irsquoll do it tomorrow As long as there is no-one waiting on a deadline you can do it tomorrow

David When you get to your standard of success a lot of the musicians donrsquot necessarily plan for the future

Pigsy I think the biggest thing we all overlook is looking into our future and how we are going to live when we get older If I stop gigging I am broke The smart ones have got a trade behind themselves or done something in their off time

Sue So you havenrsquot created a business just a job for yourself

Pigsy Even as a consultant if I hand the reigns over to someone else they are not going to do it like me I found that with a couple of gigs Irsquove done then if Irsquom are not involved then they are not doing it Irsquom not a bighead Irsquom a social media nut I post at two four six eight ten in the morning midday five orsquoclock six orsquoclock I donrsquot sleep a lot I loved MySpace I was the last to go on Facebook out of my group It doesnrsquot have video it doesnrsquot have gifs I hated it but everyone was on it

Irsquom a pretty simple kind of guy Everyone do their bit in getting live music live again and go and support a pub that supports live bands duos and solos Letrsquos all get on Stop the hate on Facebook It is such an awesome social media involvement catchupinformation platform Letrsquos fill it with music and love To all the haters learn to love yes Irsquom a hippie

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Vince ContarinoWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

not such a bad idea and I put it Mario Maiola when I came back It was when I first started working with him back then and I actually tried to convince him not to promote the Zep Boys I always thought rock music was dead and buried I said ldquoMario save your effort do something that at least renumerates you that makes you money back for all your effort you put back in but I donrsquot know I just donrsquot trust this whole rock game anymore The venues are gonerdquo

He said ldquoOk leave it with merdquo He believed in it And when I came back he said ldquoSee that was good What do you want to do nextrdquo ldquoI wouldnrsquot mind working with an orchestrardquo He said ldquoLeave it with merdquo

Then I went on to do some theatre Anyway about 3 or 4 months later he rings me in Brisbane and goes ldquoIrsquove got a couple of dates here in July blah blah blah at The Festival TheatrerdquoIrsquom there ldquoFestival Theatre Wowrdquo because we used to do The Gov ldquoWow Festival Theatre Do you think that is a good ideardquoldquoYeah we are doing it with the Orchestrardquo I said ldquoWhatrdquo He goes ldquoYou told me that you wanted to do it with an orchestra Donrsquot you want to do it anymorerdquo ldquoNo no no I do I dordquo

Vince Contarino started in the Adelaide music scene about 40 years playing in various bands including The Dukes Mega Boys Serpentine and Magnum For the last 30 years he has been performing in his Led Zeppelin tribute band Zep Boys I caught up with Vince by telephone interview

Sue Itrsquos the Zep Boys 30th anniversary this year How does it feel to still be playing in the same band for 30 years

Vince If it was doing nothing but 30 years straight it would be a different story Therersquos been a lot of interesting things that have happened over those 30 years Lots of different projects to keep me stimulated musical projects theatre all sorts To be playing thirty years later I am very proud and Irsquom feeling blessed All the experiences Irsquove had the people Irsquove met the things Irsquove learnt itrsquos been a wonderful journey The best part about it has been the gigs the music and the people coming to the gigs celebrating that we all have one thing in common and that is the love of Led Zeppelin music Itrsquos a bit more than that too It is the love of music and rock music and where it transports us to so itrsquos been wonderful

Sue You have done quite a few shows with Symphony Orchestras in different States Tell me how that came about

Vince We were doing the tour of New Zealand many years ago 2002 or something like that and we were travelling all the way through New Zealand in this little bus type vehicle And we were on the South Island and where they had filmed Lord Of The Rings It was beautiful It evoked that feeling of grandeur We were talking about Lord of The Rings the big production and what a great movie it was and how we could make Led Zeppelin music more epic by adding an orchestra Ha ha ha laugh laugh The thing was you know it was Zep Boys live

ldquoI want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdustrdquo

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Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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EditorSue Hedley

Deputy EditorDavid Powell

Editorrsquos AssistantMaria Szczerba

Contributors this issueAllen TillerFrank Lang

David PowellMaria Szczerba

Brian CainCarina BonneyLouise Miller

Jakam Kourasanis

PhotographerSue Hedley

Additional Photography Maria Szczerba

Louise MillerMaxwell Millowick

David PowellLuis Saez-Sanchez

Allen TillerJakam Kourasanis

LayoutSue Hedley

Published byRising Star Media - wwwrisingstarcomau

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copy Rising Star Media 2015-2016All rights reserved

Welcome to Issue 7 of MEGAscene This issue has more interviews with your local musicians so you can get to know them

Winter is well and truly here now Rug up and keep warm

Enjoy this mega issue of MEGAscene share and like

Regards

The Editor

Sue

All materials published in MEGAscene are subject to copyright No part may be reproduced without prior written permission from the publisher The opinions expressed in MEGAscene are not necesarily those of the editors or publisher No responsibility is taken for the contents or illustrations of advertisements This linking to other sites within MEGAscene is provided strictly as a courtesy by Rising Star Media for the convenience of itsrsquo users and Rising Star Media is not responsible for the content of any site linked or linked within a site nor does it constitute the endorsement of the web sites or of their policies products services or delivery of goods Rising Star Media will not be held accountable for the content of any postings contained in any site linked or linked within a site nor does it deem reliable any offers expert advice financial opportunities or otherwise that any such postings should imply

EDITORrsquoS NOTEMEGAscene

David Powell with Pigsy

Front Cover PigsyPhoto by Sue Hedley

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PigsyWords by David PowellPhotos by Sue Hedley

The enigmatic down to earth master of the strings who has a voice that could be best described as angelic is featured here for issue 7 MEGAscene caught up with Pigsy at the Commercial Hotel in Port Adelaide to chat about his 34 years of playing in bands and the lsquonever-ending saga of the life of the pigrsquo Born into the steelworks city of Whyalla The talent of this man is only limited by his own imagination Playing with Swanee to touring with the Alan Barnes Band on the Bon Jovi tour Pigsy has toured both regionally and nationally and supported bands Misex Ian Moss Kate Ceberano Roxus Icehouse and Mr Enamel

David What brings us here

Pigsy The never ending saga of the life of the Pig I started off as a musician A guitar dropped into my hands at 7 In Grade 3 my class teacher was a musician brought down from Adelaide to Whyalla She said there are three students in here who seem to have good pitch went to our parents and got us guitars From there I went into playing in the school band then when I got to 15 it was hit the pub time even though it was three years early I started playing in a band with some good friends Charlie and Dieter It was called Paragon Dieter is still around now playing with Clearway

From there I played in the local country scene in the Peninsula At 18 the boys moved down to Port Lincoln I got the chance about a year later ldquoDo you want to come down and play bass we are doing five nights a week on the coast from Ceduna and Streaky Bayrdquo I said ldquoYeah Letrsquos do thisrdquoSo myself and Katrina packed up and moved to the country from the country to the real country We got down there and moved into a flat Wersquod both moved out of the home at

the same time and then moved four hundred kilometres away a bit of a culture shock for a young 18 year old couple

The same year I had a phone call some awesome news Katrina had become pregnant with our first child So that put a halt on the whole moving to Sydney thing and being a rockstar The boys ended up moving on and we moved back to Whyalla We had our daughter and focussed on family for awhile The second daughter was born in 1989 I was playing the local scene at pubs the Sundowner and the Westlands Massive They were just live entertainment venues before they became pokie bars with dinners which is what pubs do now I did a lot of years there During that time I did a few supports with the bands I was in The band we did with Charlie was The Staff I did supports for Tommy Emmanuel Irsquod done stuff with my band Paragon with Kate Ceberano Roxus Ian Moss Icehouse

David What year was it with Mr Enamel

Pigsy Tommy Emanuel support was 1987 Roxus was 1990 and Ian Moss was about 1988

Sue Was that with Just Strait

Pigsy No this was six years prior to that This was at Whyalla January 1992 was when we moved to Adelaide My first job here was audio engineer at Front Page That was all pre Just Strait I joined Just Strait about six months after I come here and at the same time I was playing with the Allstars which was Macca Adam Cocca and Scott Meggs We had floating singers Johnno one week It was a Monday night session at the Front Page and was open for anyone

David By that time you were really an

ldquoThe Front Page and Just Strait was a massive part of my life It cemented who I was At that stage I was still Robrdquo

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never been there and wersquod never seen hookers before We said ldquoWhatrsquos all thisrdquo It was three degrees and they were clad very lightly The guys in the car were laughing ldquoTheyrsquore hookersrdquo ldquoWhatrdquo It was one orsquoclock in the morning and it was freezing David How many gigs did you do on that tour

Pigsy 8 gigs in 10 days and it was called lsquoSleep When Irsquom Deadrsquo tour It was awesome That was super exciting After that we came back and I remember thinking ldquohere we go back to pub gigsrdquo Not that I donrsquot respect that and love playing in pubs It was a culture shock of having two weeks of being spoilt with Taragos and crew and flights and management and ldquoherersquos your hotelrdquo Rockstaritis too Reality check We are back in Adelaide and back on the pub scene

From that I ended up getting picked up by Rob Riley I hadnrsquot played with Rob yet only lived with him Wersquod never been in a band that wasnrsquot just a jam night In rsquo93 Rob asked me to come in the studio and play some bass on the album I went in and did some stuff on that All of a sudden wersquore out on the road for 3 months We did a national tour old school in a car three of us in a bongo van

David What was that like for someone reading this article

Pigsy Awesome It was the best fun Irsquod never spent 3 weeks on a beer diet with peanuts Irsquod never slept under the stars no it was great fun You realise how big Australia is when you are driving around Western Australia and every gig is about 10 hours away

David Did the things that could go wrong usually go wrong

Pigsy Tyres going wrong blow out gigs Our management was in Sydney at the time Kevin Borich was on the same circuit with us with the same management but a week behind us doing the gigs a week later I remember lots of phone calls between him and Rob going ldquoYeah wersquore playing at Derbyrdquo ldquoYeah that gigrsquos not happening nowrdquo So Kevin would be ringing up his management ldquoYeah that gig is gonerdquo So now Irsquove got 7 days of a no beer

established muso playing serious music

Pigsy Well thatrsquos where it started Funnily enough Rob Riley moved into my house with me and my family in Grange No-one knew who I was and I found out years later everyone thought that I was a friend of his from Melbourne So it suddenly got everyone buzzing on this new guy from Melbourne when half of them didnrsquot realise that I was a mate of his from Whyalla So I think there were a few doors opened there but once the doors were open it was like ldquoWow He does play Hersquos from whererdquo That was kind of a weird happening I didnrsquot find out till years later

The Front Page and Just Strait was a massive part of my life It cemented who I was At that stage I was still Rob In rsquo93 I got the chance to go on the Bon Jovi tour with Alan Barnes Brisbane Sydney Melbourne we played all the Entertainment Centres Irsquod never been to Sydney We did Melbourne Tennis Centre and then to cut down on flights they gave us a Tarago I still remember the night we were driving into Sydney Tzanetto and myself had

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Pigsy in Bon lsquoNrsquo All

diet and nowhere to stay

David I always wondered what goes on with touring bands when yoursquove got too much time between gigs and are too far from going home and too soon to get to the next gig

Pigsy Well the days between are the part that drives you bonkers Itrsquos like the guys at the top end of the scale spend so much time in airports and it drives them bonkers Itrsquos all about gigging and having fun and doing your thing and getting your songs out there Then there is all this time in between Especially in a band that is not at a U2 or Rolling Stones level where there is no Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday gigs unless you are Baby Animals or Barnsy that you can run a venue and still fill it up on a Tuesday night So there is a lot of down time if you are not that big that really tests you It makes you think what are you doing out here especially if yoursquove got family You could quite easily develop drinking and smoking habits because there is so much down time What am I going to do Irsquom going to get drunk That might not be your usual course of life but you are sitting in a hotel room if you are lucky or sitting in a car Plenty of time spent in cars and sleeping in vans on the side of the road But you still wouldnrsquot give it up Once yoursquove been out there and tasted it even the down side and the bad things itrsquos part of it It is totally a learning curve Irsquove had so much go wrong but so much go right There is no way I would go back and go down another course Too many life experiences Itrsquos been frickenrsquo awesome

David Have you seen from your time when you started in the early rsquo80rsquos to the people

who are coming into the music scene now that the touring scene has changed

Pigsy Irsquom thinking and Irsquom hoping that it is starting to get a circuit again In the rsquo80rsquos when I was just a kid more of a punter than any type of musician I was just playing and opening up for bands I just remember the circuit being massive and in Adelaide it was four or five nights a week It was Misex The Angels Australian Crawl Barnsey all those bands were out there doing gigs and being on tour every night of the week and they were all full houses I just remember the circuit thinning out a bit I moved here in the early rsquo90rsquos I watched that couple of years there where I was in bands doing all these big rooms around town and all of a sudden about early rsquo93 these big rooms were gone and they were all made into pokie bars It wasnrsquot just pokies it was our mentality that didnrsquot help as well Suddenly all the big rooms like the Elizabeth Tavern werenrsquot there any more The gigs were still there but we were all moved into the front bar So it made the scene feel a bit cheaper We were no longer a venue band wersquod all became front bar bands overnight There was still gigs there so we werenrsquot going to bite the hand that fed us This was different but it was still a gig So that changed a lot

About the same time I got a phone call on a Sunday morning from Vince Contarino It was like ldquowhat are you up tordquo ldquoRecovering from a gig last nightrdquo ldquoCan you put your bass and your bass gear in a cab and come down to the studiordquo

So I got there and I was sitting there with Nick Love Louis Vince and Paul Kaiser listening to the Adult Toys stuff ldquoWe want you to do a couple of bass tracksrdquo Whenrdquo ldquoNowrdquo That was an exciting moment Irsquod been seeing the Zep Boys play since I was a kid and I remember seeing Paul play in metal bands in pubs in Whyalla when I shouldnrsquot have been in a pub and thought ldquowow these guys are amazingrdquo All of a sudden they have thrown me in a cab and got me in the studio and gone ldquoplayrdquo So that was a pretty exciting timeIt was interesting to find out how this happened ldquoWhat made you call merdquoIt was the same studio that we recorded all Rob Rileyrsquos stuff in They were sitting there

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listening to bass sounds and tracks They said ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo Louis said ldquoThatrsquos Pigsyrdquo That was what persuaded them to give me a call So there is another stepping stone I owe to Rob Just starting to realise how much Rob had influenced my social circle So that was the decision they had heard some bass tracks Irsquod done on an album the year before and said ldquoletrsquos call him nowrdquo We knew each other we were friends but we just hadnrsquot ever thought about playing together or doing projects together It went from there I ended up playing a couple of tracks - Animal and Poison Forest - and the film clips That was awesome That led into me being in the Zep Boys as we used call them ldquothe Zeppindalesrdquo very handsome men with hair and six packs I am definitely not the most handsome man and I definitely donrsquot have a six pack I have a keg Getting taken into that fold gave everyone a giggle even me

David When I first met you I saw this larger than life character and thought you were a bikie but you were so gentle and welcoming

Irsquove sent out a facebook post asking one of your fans to ask you a question Wersquove got a couple of questions from Tontorsquos Page

Tontorsquos Page What made you get into music

Pigsy Well itrsquos something that Irsquove grown up around although I didnrsquot have direct contact with family musician members Though it was only in the last year I actually found out about an uncle who had bought me a drum kit when I was two or three He kept in contact with my mother and watched me grow up He was my fatherrsquos brother who Irsquove still never met He died of cancer a couple of years ago

I sort of grew up just knowing music Having a guitar thrown at me at seven and wanting that having a drum kit from three and just beating that Bands that influence me Funnily enough for the way I look with the tattoos and the rock exterior I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head Irsquom surprised I didnrsquot become a synth player Anything that had keyboards in it was just my thing I just loved it Guitar was a good thing and it has paid my way through life but I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head INXS Noiseworks Mental As Anything I loved Aussie Rock I

didnrsquot get into any of that rock stuff - Free Zeppelin or Sabbath - till the rsquo90rsquos and I was in my twenties by then I was actually a complete synth head Irsquom divulging a lot here Until I came to Adelaide and I joined Just Strait the Zep Boys and Rob Riley band I lsquod never been in a guitar rock band I was always in a keyboard band Every band I was in had a keyboard player and was always very synth based Irsquod say the rsquo80rsquos Aussie rock

Tontorsquos Page Who is your idol and if you could be onstage with them who would it be

Pigsy Half of it has come to fruition Irsquove always been into the Aussie rock thing and Rose Tattoo even though they were definitely not a synth band I just loved it when their album in rsquo92 came out with I Canrsquot Be Beaten and Scarred For Life So I always very much admired Angry Rob Riley and Pete Wells and then to suddenly be in a band with Rob Riley and touring with him

The other one is all my life Irsquove been a massive fan of John Farnham From seeing him sing in LRB when I was a teenager That would be a dream come true Irsquom friends with his son Rob on Facebook He sounds like his Dad and is an amazing musician So one of the two who I dreamt of being in a band with has come to fruition but the other hasnrsquot yet but I will never give up Thanks Tonto

David We talk about living a very good rock n roll lifestyle with all the excesses the trials and tribulations and that

Pigsy There are definitely plenty of excesses in rock n roll That comes from the down time You might get drunk at a gig but yoursquore drunk on Monday and Tuesday waiting for Wednesday to play

After doing the Zep Boys and a few things I moved to Sydney in 2000 and lived with Pat Picket and Jason Howard and working for the band Primary Then came back in 2000 and I ended up falling into mixing at Le Rox live (or Breakers) which within a couple of months I somehow ended up being the Entertainment Manager and booking all the bands I had a bit of a run at the new metal scene on itrsquos last legs with Full Frontal Lobotomy

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We ended up being number 1 on the SAMIA charts We were there for several weeks and then we got pushed off by Parkway Drive and I Killed The Prom Queen Who just knocked us off the charts My first hearing of them was being knocked off the SAMIA charts Now they are on Epitah Records and they are a huge concern They are headlining festivals in Europe They have gone from being Byron Bay boys on Resistor and now Massive 15 years later I So it doesnrsquot feel so bad when you are knocked off by the band of the decade

David So what happened next

Pigsy I started having a label called Big Phat Adelaide through SonyBMG It was the Red Shore who ended up going through the roof Later That Night I had Low from Queensland all signed to my label Irsquod actually came in at the wrong end of the industry That was about 2005 or 2006 and by then pirating had gone through the roof I remember later that night I had the master in my hands ready to press and I find a link to their new album online I hadnrsquot got it to the printing stage yet but had got it mastered but not pressed and printed If bands donrsquot sell albums at the gigs they get downloaded He said ldquoIrsquove got the same problemrdquo We were getting one download in an hour he was getting 100 downloads every hour It just put a major hole in the industry and so we just shut shop The label was going for eighteen months

Sue Your label was through Modern Music who had distribution through Sony

Pigsy Yes a subsidiary through Modern Music It was just getting too hard It was actually costing money for the pressing and printing For every cd in a kids hand there was 4 downloaded So I went away from that and then was at a music shop I must have had rocks in my head

David I would have imagined it would be fun

Pigsy It was a lot of fun I hung out with a lot of good people It was an awesome 3 or 4 years It led into things like doing gigs with Steve Vai During the record label time I really wasnrsquot doing any playing I had the shop going and the label going I was doing the occasional

fill in gig with cover bands from Salisbury to Morphett Vale Then I got the itch to go and play live again In 2011 I got the chance to book for Mastercraft

I thought ldquoHeck yeah Half of these acts I grew up with If I can hang out with these guys for a week then Irsquom inrdquo So I thought I would bring Full Frontal Lobotomy back to life again So I grabbed Jorge a young guy Cameron and another young guy Andrew Abbott Irsquod know him since he was 12 He came around for a jam and he got the gig So we went out with that and it was awesome The Full Frontal Lobotomy band did a spot in Adelaide The rest of the tour there was massive bands from every State on it So we just did the Mastercraft set That was awesome Rockstaritis stuff again The last time for us especially me and Jorge was 1993 Wersquod have an 8 year break We were back in the big time

David Did you find it hard to get back into it

Pigsy We are back Itrsquos awesome Jorge and I are the whores of the metal scene Wersquod play at the opening of a letter

Pigsy Shortlived It was only a week Then back to pub gigs again Not a good time and not a good decision by me I got roped into getting involved in politics I pulled the videos down and pulled the track off iTunes I got involved with one of the political parties I did a track called Enough is Enough anti carbon tax It got taken to Canberra and played on the lawn on Parliament House I was the muppet of a management person This was 2011

David Yoursquove also had short stints in other bands such as Bon rsquon All

Pigsy Yes Irsquove had a few short stints in and out of bands Like filling in with High Voltage when JJ is away on holidays a member of Bon Nrsquo All for a couple of years on and off and on and off Redback Fever I did an Angels thing for a little while there Let It Be Beatles I was actually the founding member with Michael back in the day Yes I spend a lot of time in concepts Along with playing in Rokhouse and filling in with other bands

David Is there is anyone thatrsquos musically

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12

inclined in Adelaide who does not know you

Pigsy Therersquos a new generation David Irsquom finding that now as you get over 30 and Irsquom a little bit over that a lot over that you are forgotten very quickly Unless of course you are a Jimmy Barnes or a massive artist As a local artist you really have to make a stand otherwise from generation to generation itrsquos like ldquowhorsquos that old fartrdquo The first hurdle is not getting insulted by them and then not spending too much time trying to bore them with ldquoDo you know who I used to berdquo That could be a trap as well

David When you name drop and no-one has heard of any of them

Pigsy Yes it gets to that stage Irsquom saying to some of these young fellarsquos there are guys who are massive and have written some massive songs and been in massive bands in Australia and they know the band but they donrsquot know any of the membersrsquo names They say ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo I say ldquoDonrsquot worry sunshine go on the net Google is your best friendrdquo

Sue So you released a single too

Pigsy The one for the Canberra ldquoEnough is Enoughrdquo went 118 on the national ARIA charts which is awesome for a song but because it was a political comment opinion song about a month in after some nasty death type threats and attacks from the other side -politics keep away from it People either loved it and were 100 for it or they hated it and were 100 against it So I actually pulled the YouTube video down and pulled the single off of iTunes because I realised although I agreed with what Irsquod written and the content that I was against the carbon tax I wasnrsquot that strongly against it that I would have put myself and my family in danger So then I bounced to the next stage where I did a single for a young fella Leo who had inoperable cancer He was two years old and we were trying to raise money to see what they could do The family was just an average Australian working family and he was related to a good friend of someone right up there in the industry We were just trying to help It wasnrsquot just because it was someone we knew it was a good cause We put a single

out for that We went to Sydney and played in 2012 at the Gaelic Club We had a great gig there with four other bands and raised some money We put the single out for that which was Live My Life At that stage I think I was calling myself the Spencer band That was basically the guys who had done the Lobotomy and Mastercraft tour with me but now we were wearing suits and playing acoustic guitar

I forgot something really funny In 2010 Irsquod actually put together a band called The Thieves with a bunch of banjos and mandolins and with young Ben He was helping me out at the shop He was playing in a little punk band called Perfectly Frank I spoke to him the drummer and bass player We thought it would be really good to something folk yet punk but you need mandolins and banjos for that Okay Irsquom going to buy a mandolin and a banjo Funnily enough Irsquove oversold the act which hasnrsquot even had itrsquos rehearsal yet or any original songs to Vince Contarino Enter Vince from stage left and said ldquoVince youlsquove got two shows coming up at the Gov Do you want an opening act What do you reckon Itrsquos just acoustic a bit of banjo and and a bit of mandolinrdquo He says ldquoWhatrdquo ldquoIrsquom playing banjo and mandolinrdquo ldquoOkay you can open uprdquo

So we thought letrsquos not be Ben and Spencer or Spencer and Ben letrsquos call it The Thieves All of a sudden because of Vincersquos high rotation advertising we became ldquoOh The Thieves Who are The Thievesrdquo We were everywhere on the net and on television and all the pull through All of a sudden Irsquom getting a call from Sasha Sewell ldquoPigsy what is this Thieves thingrdquo ldquoIt is pseudo punk acoustic folk trip bandrdquo He said ldquoAwesome 29th January do you want to put it aside for merdquoI said ldquoSurerdquo My little brain said January 29th is Adelaide Big Day out I just melted He wouldnrsquot say that to me Irsquove googled and then Irsquom getting excited without any factsldquoBen I think we have been booked for Big Day Out I think wersquove been booked for Big Day Outrdquo

Sasha said ldquoIrsquom going to come and see you at The Govrdquo I said ldquoItrsquos not the band itrsquos just the duordquo He said ldquoI want to see the bandrdquo

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Wersquod hadnrsquot had a rehearsal yet We were still only a duo We didnrsquot even have a band yet He knew the calibre of who was doing it and the fact that we were all over tv and itrsquos bigger than Ben Hur We werenrsquot even as big as an ashtray at that stage We hadnrsquot even done a rehearsal and this stuff was happening So we got a banjo and mandolin that week and went in the show every night We were there till 10 orsquoclock every night Me learning to play the instruments and him pulling out a chord progression that was cool and singing about ldquodrink up your poisonrdquo and ldquoa punch in the far never felt so goodrdquo and those classic type punk innuendos and turned them into songs All of a sudden it went from there That was a killer ride Our actual first ever actual show was supporting Sham 69 at Enigma Bar We hadnrsquot done anything yet and we were doing international supports So it was the power of social media and just doing the packs up enough to make it look like we were a big band Then hoping wersquove the goods and while we are onstage everyone doesnrsquot throw bricks at us It was a live show By the time we got it together we had Cat Williams renowned number 1 chick skater on acoustic guitar a bunch of young guys our mandolin player was originally Benrsquos little brother who used to do backflips on stage while playing mandolin It was a live show that you just went wow Hence we did the Big Day Out and then it just rolled We were flat out Filling up Enigma filling up The Gov filling up Fowlers All original We put an EP out called ldquoDrink Up Your Poisonrdquo which I tried to rehash with Big Phat Adelaide So I had BPA001 for the record label and re-released it under that It really went well to the point that I definitely became an alcoholic We were playing a lot as a duo during the week and Saturday and Sundays as a full band It was some of the most exciting times of my life As all things come to an end and being told ldquostop drinking you are going to dierdquo So you stop drinking and you start refocusing and wake up and think that playing banjo in a punk band isnrsquot what I am all about

Sue Is that when you found God

Pigsy Yes actually I then caught up with an old friend of mine Anthony Tucker whose band I used to book into Breakers and Le Rox He had become a pasteur Funny story I didnrsquot

go there as a Christian even though I always had faith I went there as a hired sound guyldquoSunday mornings itrsquos a 730 start We canrsquot afford much Do you want to come in and mix the bandrdquo Irsquom thinking Irsquom going to rock up and there is one mic and a pa that is crusty So I rock up there and itrsquos all real gear and a real pa First Sunday morning a 730 start I was getting home at 5am from gigs so shower and straight to church Still drinking Second week same thing Three weeks in I had an epithamy The band were doing a Hillsong song and I arose and found myself standing there crying Never been around the Christian circle Irsquom a big tattooed tough guy I was freaking out trying to hide it ldquoThere is something in my eyerdquo There is no way anyone is going to see me cry I actually went to Kevin and Anthony after and said ldquoI donrsquot know whatrsquos going on I canrsquot stop cryingrdquoldquoYour heart is opening up to something you loverdquo

From there I went through to doing religious education and being a counsellor Going to national conferences That was my life solid for two years I still love the guys and I still go there I got to the stage where I realised that I couldnrsquot offload other peoplersquos problems Irsquod go into a counselling session just helping people and theyrsquod walk away light hearted and Irsquod walk away feeling like I have bricks in my guts I canrsquot help people if Irsquom broken In a counselling situation you hand it on to God and if you donrsquot know how to do that then you are bogged down and I was heavy bogged At this stage I was doing stuff at the Hampstead and Repat with John Swan Just acoustic stuff I was going in and playing for the patients and returned soldiers

David Whatrsquos that like going through the epithamy then working with someone who is considered a legend in music and working with him closely and taking that passion to help ing people who are in hospital and so broken physically

Pigsy It was still a heavy thing in my heart to be there but you realise that you are helping them and it lifts that feeling It just feels good We are so caught up in our first world problems My car wonrsquot start Irsquove stubbed my toes Irsquove broken my arm These people are

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bedridden these people are broken some canrsquot talk My life is pretty awesome and I want to share some of that with them John is 100 like that as well He is awesome Hersquos at the Salvos every Wednesday night feeding the homeless People donrsquot realise because he doesnrsquot want the accolades he doesnrsquot want to be idolised He just wants to help these people Hersquos full time I spend a couple of days a week helping these people

I love helping people I suppose the first thing yoursquove got to do is protect your own heart If you give 100 away itrsquos definitely not a bad thing but if you are broken you canrsquot help people So I realised that at that level it gets to me too much I just help when I can in a lesser capacity but not in a lesser capacity I definitely havenrsquot moved away from the church

Sue Did you get baptised

Pigsy Yes back in 2013 on Christmas Eve I had the whole family there and the whole dunking process We had full water baptism It was awesome

Sue You were raised Catholic and are you now Pentacostical

Pigsy Yes I am Pentacostical Christian None of my beliefs were threatened by the other so it went from there My family all tripped out I remember getting an inbox from my sister saying ldquoYoursquove finally found where you should berdquo and my family arenrsquot religous They were saying ldquoWe always know this is where you would end uprdquo ldquoWhat If I didnrsquot know then you didnrsquot knowrdquo

David Is it something that theyrsquove always seen in you since you were a kid

Pigsy Since I was a kid Irsquove always tried to help people

Sue Did you go to Sunday School when you were young

Pigsy No but a private high school - St Johns College I was raised by my Grandmother I got to High School I thought ldquoUniform religion What are you doing to merdquo I went there and

it was awesome Halfway through Year Nine I realised that they werenrsquot very strict on their truancy By that stage I was living on a farm and it was 20km out of town and we didnrsquot have a phone so it was very easy not to go to school I turned 14 in March of that year and it was my last day of school I remember going home and saying Irsquom not going back to school Irsquom over it 24 hours later I got a job working in a plant nursery From there I was doing that and then into music

Sue What was your favourite subject at school

Pigsy Art and music Look who has won the painting prize again I was right into it till Grade Three then I got put into Miss Barbara Williamsrsquo class That was when my life changed She was from Adelaide this hotshot teacher They went looking for musical students to put in her class I ended up in her class and playing guitar and it went from there

Sue What instruments do you play

Pigsy Anything that is not brass or woodwind instruments Keyboards drums bass piano - badly mandolin banjo bazouki

Sue Do you record at home Do you play all the instruments yourself

Pigsy Yes most of my demos I do myself Especially when you get to that musicianrsquos life where you are recording at one in the morning Itrsquos a bit hard to call your mates to come over So many half finished demos Thatrsquos the bad thing about working at home on your own equipment You over edit over think and for every five songs you get out there there is fifty songs there that are not good enough but no-one else has heard it Thatrsquos a real trap when you got your own studios You are not looking at the clock saying this is costing five hundred dollars You get complacent

Sue Do you make your own video clips

Pigsy Yes you have to do everything yourself The booking of venues has come through having to book my bands myself The venue owner says ldquoYou are really hard to deal with and you always seem to be getting your own

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way Will you work with usrdquo Thatrsquos how I started booking at Le Rox in 2000 It was just through being in a band and being a ball breaker to the venues and them saying ldquowe are going to hire you because if you work from this side of the fence like that letrsquos see how you work from the other side of the fence for usrdquo Now Irsquom back in booking venues again

My friends Nick and Alex I know from the Marble Bar days in the city Wersquove come in and gone ldquoletrsquos make a go of itrdquo A music venture concern not just a pub on the corner First we got a pa and a stage and make it from a pub on the corner into a venue What bands are around There are the circuit bands Letrsquos get some people who arenrsquot from Port Adelaide as well to come and enjoy Port Adelaide as well So we are bringing in bands from Norwood and Salisbury not just the local bands

Sue Who is Norah Van

Pigsy Norah Van is basically our version of the Front Page Allstars

Sue There is no Norah

Pigsy No Originally I was going to call it Bloody Norah I thought no itrsquos a bit bogan What seems to be really cool is having a girlrsquos name Itrsquos got Mick from Let It Be Beatles in it itrsquos got Pete from Evenflow itrsquos got Jorge from Rock The Boss We rotate some players Itrsquos a great little band with rotating singers We donrsquot usually have the same singers twice in a row Itrsquos the beauty of a non static lineup as it keeps it exciting for the players and the punters too Good for the venue and good for the punters too Itrsquos been doing awesome Being a social media nut like I am Sorry to everyone out there yoursquove all been tagged at least once this week

Itrsquos a really hard market now I remember buying a house in Port Adelaide 20 years ago and she was a rough suburb - it was men are men beer drinkers wharfies It was hard I remember coming down here when I was in my twenties and thinking ldquoWhat have I donerdquo Now itrsquos all sweethearts and families So our biggest hurdle is convincing people itrsquos a family suburb now

David It comes across very strongly in all your Facebook posts that you are a family man

Pigsy I think family is really a strong thing with me because it keeps my sanity In the entertainment industry there is a lot of insanity I keep them separate When itrsquos family time it is hard because of mobile phone and Facebook so you are always contactable but when thatrsquos the day it would take an emergency to get me away from that In the rsquo90rsquos and 2000rsquos I went through where I was just focused on becoming a rockstar of getting bigger and becoming a household name Itrsquos not sour grapes that it never happened but I think it would have drove me insane if it did I might have been a nut job It may have destroyed my psyche and destroyed me as a person There was a lot of energy used on that But now I donrsquot know if that is what I wanted Of course if I had made it and made a million dollars then that would be a different story There was a lot of energy used where family were ignored and friends were ignored I realised that 15 years ago that the 100 people that were in my direct social circle or in my life were musicians and I had no normal friends That was an epitomy in itself I need to know some normal people The level that people work at as musicians mentally not saying they are dumb or smart because there are both levels of the scale they are very focused Your whole conversation is music your whole social life is music your whole going out is to see a band None of this going to a cafe to have a coffee and just hang out Is a band playing there If not Irsquom not going You get into that rut where everything is about live music

Sue Yoursquove gone from playing in a band to doing solo gigs

Pigsy Itrsquos just the time thing I love getting up and playing and being around people and being onstage but I cannot say that I like being locked in a room with a bunch of smelly blokes including myself bashing through songs to learn

Irsquom still writing Irsquom still recording Irsquove changed my focus on my writing style being that now there is not a lot of keyboards After going through the Irish music thing and through the

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whole mandolin thing I enjoy that angle of lsquoacousticityrsquo if there is such a word

David Your whole journey has been amazing

Pigsy Journey is a good word It has been a journey Sitting back there always been times there where I have had addiction to substance abuse I think especially the young striving musician and itrsquos not everyone Irsquom speaking for myself but you can fall into that substance abuse being alcohol or pot or whatever your substance of choice is For some people it becomes love or girls or with some people it can be success Success can be the biggest drug Striving for that you can run yourself into the wall I did that for 10 or 12 years That was all I could focus on Block friends block family Focus focus win win

David Is it a byproduct of your alto ego

Pigsy Definitely Wersquove all got egos If anyone says that they havenrsquot got an ego and they play music for themselves I will hand them a lentil burger and a necklace made out of flowers I love music Itrsquos not what I am but it is a big part of my life and my love There is some ego The largest part is probably creativity and actually finishing something and being creative Irsquom sorry but everyone likes to be appreciated You donrsquot spend 30 years of your life doing something and saying ldquoWell I donrsquot care if you like itrdquo That sounds like sour grapes to me Of course you care if other people like it otherwise you wouldnrsquot do it Thatrsquos not from an ego point of view thatrsquos just from feeling successful Everyone has different levels of feeling successful Ten years ago my point of success was being on tv every night and playing the big venues every week and having my name on everyonersquos lips Now itrsquos getting up every day and playing a gig a week and hanging out with my family hanging out with my grandson hanging out with my friends having a coffee I find that soothing and I find that successful Things like that change and where your focus is and your points of what you call success

David What does the future hold for Pigsy

Pigsy Irsquom definitely here for the long haul Sorry for all the haters Family and music and

just trying to get on with everyone If I can make someone smile or forget about how bad their day is I love doing that It is a focus but it is not everything about me I want to play every weekend and do gigs and have fun myself and I love doing that but that is not everything about me Family would be my strongest focus now but it is not detracting from music As you get older you can actually find spaces to fit everything without saying ldquoIrsquove got to do this today as I didnrsquot do it yesterdayrdquo Cool Irsquoll do it tomorrow As long as there is no-one waiting on a deadline you can do it tomorrow

David When you get to your standard of success a lot of the musicians donrsquot necessarily plan for the future

Pigsy I think the biggest thing we all overlook is looking into our future and how we are going to live when we get older If I stop gigging I am broke The smart ones have got a trade behind themselves or done something in their off time

Sue So you havenrsquot created a business just a job for yourself

Pigsy Even as a consultant if I hand the reigns over to someone else they are not going to do it like me I found that with a couple of gigs Irsquove done then if Irsquom are not involved then they are not doing it Irsquom not a bighead Irsquom a social media nut I post at two four six eight ten in the morning midday five orsquoclock six orsquoclock I donrsquot sleep a lot I loved MySpace I was the last to go on Facebook out of my group It doesnrsquot have video it doesnrsquot have gifs I hated it but everyone was on it

Irsquom a pretty simple kind of guy Everyone do their bit in getting live music live again and go and support a pub that supports live bands duos and solos Letrsquos all get on Stop the hate on Facebook It is such an awesome social media involvement catchupinformation platform Letrsquos fill it with music and love To all the haters learn to love yes Irsquom a hippie

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Vince ContarinoWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

not such a bad idea and I put it Mario Maiola when I came back It was when I first started working with him back then and I actually tried to convince him not to promote the Zep Boys I always thought rock music was dead and buried I said ldquoMario save your effort do something that at least renumerates you that makes you money back for all your effort you put back in but I donrsquot know I just donrsquot trust this whole rock game anymore The venues are gonerdquo

He said ldquoOk leave it with merdquo He believed in it And when I came back he said ldquoSee that was good What do you want to do nextrdquo ldquoI wouldnrsquot mind working with an orchestrardquo He said ldquoLeave it with merdquo

Then I went on to do some theatre Anyway about 3 or 4 months later he rings me in Brisbane and goes ldquoIrsquove got a couple of dates here in July blah blah blah at The Festival TheatrerdquoIrsquom there ldquoFestival Theatre Wowrdquo because we used to do The Gov ldquoWow Festival Theatre Do you think that is a good ideardquoldquoYeah we are doing it with the Orchestrardquo I said ldquoWhatrdquo He goes ldquoYou told me that you wanted to do it with an orchestra Donrsquot you want to do it anymorerdquo ldquoNo no no I do I dordquo

Vince Contarino started in the Adelaide music scene about 40 years playing in various bands including The Dukes Mega Boys Serpentine and Magnum For the last 30 years he has been performing in his Led Zeppelin tribute band Zep Boys I caught up with Vince by telephone interview

Sue Itrsquos the Zep Boys 30th anniversary this year How does it feel to still be playing in the same band for 30 years

Vince If it was doing nothing but 30 years straight it would be a different story Therersquos been a lot of interesting things that have happened over those 30 years Lots of different projects to keep me stimulated musical projects theatre all sorts To be playing thirty years later I am very proud and Irsquom feeling blessed All the experiences Irsquove had the people Irsquove met the things Irsquove learnt itrsquos been a wonderful journey The best part about it has been the gigs the music and the people coming to the gigs celebrating that we all have one thing in common and that is the love of Led Zeppelin music Itrsquos a bit more than that too It is the love of music and rock music and where it transports us to so itrsquos been wonderful

Sue You have done quite a few shows with Symphony Orchestras in different States Tell me how that came about

Vince We were doing the tour of New Zealand many years ago 2002 or something like that and we were travelling all the way through New Zealand in this little bus type vehicle And we were on the South Island and where they had filmed Lord Of The Rings It was beautiful It evoked that feeling of grandeur We were talking about Lord of The Rings the big production and what a great movie it was and how we could make Led Zeppelin music more epic by adding an orchestra Ha ha ha laugh laugh The thing was you know it was Zep Boys live

ldquoI want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdustrdquo

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Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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EditorSue Hedley

Deputy EditorDavid Powell

Editorrsquos AssistantMaria Szczerba

Contributors this issueAllen TillerFrank Lang

David PowellMaria Szczerba

Brian CainCarina BonneyLouise Miller

Jakam Kourasanis

PhotographerSue Hedley

Additional Photography Maria Szczerba

Louise MillerMaxwell Millowick

David PowellLuis Saez-Sanchez

Allen TillerJakam Kourasanis

LayoutSue Hedley

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Welcome to Issue 7 of MEGAscene This issue has more interviews with your local musicians so you can get to know them

Winter is well and truly here now Rug up and keep warm

Enjoy this mega issue of MEGAscene share and like

Regards

The Editor

Sue

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EDITORrsquoS NOTEMEGAscene

David Powell with Pigsy

Front Cover PigsyPhoto by Sue Hedley

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PigsyWords by David PowellPhotos by Sue Hedley

The enigmatic down to earth master of the strings who has a voice that could be best described as angelic is featured here for issue 7 MEGAscene caught up with Pigsy at the Commercial Hotel in Port Adelaide to chat about his 34 years of playing in bands and the lsquonever-ending saga of the life of the pigrsquo Born into the steelworks city of Whyalla The talent of this man is only limited by his own imagination Playing with Swanee to touring with the Alan Barnes Band on the Bon Jovi tour Pigsy has toured both regionally and nationally and supported bands Misex Ian Moss Kate Ceberano Roxus Icehouse and Mr Enamel

David What brings us here

Pigsy The never ending saga of the life of the Pig I started off as a musician A guitar dropped into my hands at 7 In Grade 3 my class teacher was a musician brought down from Adelaide to Whyalla She said there are three students in here who seem to have good pitch went to our parents and got us guitars From there I went into playing in the school band then when I got to 15 it was hit the pub time even though it was three years early I started playing in a band with some good friends Charlie and Dieter It was called Paragon Dieter is still around now playing with Clearway

From there I played in the local country scene in the Peninsula At 18 the boys moved down to Port Lincoln I got the chance about a year later ldquoDo you want to come down and play bass we are doing five nights a week on the coast from Ceduna and Streaky Bayrdquo I said ldquoYeah Letrsquos do thisrdquoSo myself and Katrina packed up and moved to the country from the country to the real country We got down there and moved into a flat Wersquod both moved out of the home at

the same time and then moved four hundred kilometres away a bit of a culture shock for a young 18 year old couple

The same year I had a phone call some awesome news Katrina had become pregnant with our first child So that put a halt on the whole moving to Sydney thing and being a rockstar The boys ended up moving on and we moved back to Whyalla We had our daughter and focussed on family for awhile The second daughter was born in 1989 I was playing the local scene at pubs the Sundowner and the Westlands Massive They were just live entertainment venues before they became pokie bars with dinners which is what pubs do now I did a lot of years there During that time I did a few supports with the bands I was in The band we did with Charlie was The Staff I did supports for Tommy Emmanuel Irsquod done stuff with my band Paragon with Kate Ceberano Roxus Ian Moss Icehouse

David What year was it with Mr Enamel

Pigsy Tommy Emanuel support was 1987 Roxus was 1990 and Ian Moss was about 1988

Sue Was that with Just Strait

Pigsy No this was six years prior to that This was at Whyalla January 1992 was when we moved to Adelaide My first job here was audio engineer at Front Page That was all pre Just Strait I joined Just Strait about six months after I come here and at the same time I was playing with the Allstars which was Macca Adam Cocca and Scott Meggs We had floating singers Johnno one week It was a Monday night session at the Front Page and was open for anyone

David By that time you were really an

ldquoThe Front Page and Just Strait was a massive part of my life It cemented who I was At that stage I was still Robrdquo

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never been there and wersquod never seen hookers before We said ldquoWhatrsquos all thisrdquo It was three degrees and they were clad very lightly The guys in the car were laughing ldquoTheyrsquore hookersrdquo ldquoWhatrdquo It was one orsquoclock in the morning and it was freezing David How many gigs did you do on that tour

Pigsy 8 gigs in 10 days and it was called lsquoSleep When Irsquom Deadrsquo tour It was awesome That was super exciting After that we came back and I remember thinking ldquohere we go back to pub gigsrdquo Not that I donrsquot respect that and love playing in pubs It was a culture shock of having two weeks of being spoilt with Taragos and crew and flights and management and ldquoherersquos your hotelrdquo Rockstaritis too Reality check We are back in Adelaide and back on the pub scene

From that I ended up getting picked up by Rob Riley I hadnrsquot played with Rob yet only lived with him Wersquod never been in a band that wasnrsquot just a jam night In rsquo93 Rob asked me to come in the studio and play some bass on the album I went in and did some stuff on that All of a sudden wersquore out on the road for 3 months We did a national tour old school in a car three of us in a bongo van

David What was that like for someone reading this article

Pigsy Awesome It was the best fun Irsquod never spent 3 weeks on a beer diet with peanuts Irsquod never slept under the stars no it was great fun You realise how big Australia is when you are driving around Western Australia and every gig is about 10 hours away

David Did the things that could go wrong usually go wrong

Pigsy Tyres going wrong blow out gigs Our management was in Sydney at the time Kevin Borich was on the same circuit with us with the same management but a week behind us doing the gigs a week later I remember lots of phone calls between him and Rob going ldquoYeah wersquore playing at Derbyrdquo ldquoYeah that gigrsquos not happening nowrdquo So Kevin would be ringing up his management ldquoYeah that gig is gonerdquo So now Irsquove got 7 days of a no beer

established muso playing serious music

Pigsy Well thatrsquos where it started Funnily enough Rob Riley moved into my house with me and my family in Grange No-one knew who I was and I found out years later everyone thought that I was a friend of his from Melbourne So it suddenly got everyone buzzing on this new guy from Melbourne when half of them didnrsquot realise that I was a mate of his from Whyalla So I think there were a few doors opened there but once the doors were open it was like ldquoWow He does play Hersquos from whererdquo That was kind of a weird happening I didnrsquot find out till years later

The Front Page and Just Strait was a massive part of my life It cemented who I was At that stage I was still Rob In rsquo93 I got the chance to go on the Bon Jovi tour with Alan Barnes Brisbane Sydney Melbourne we played all the Entertainment Centres Irsquod never been to Sydney We did Melbourne Tennis Centre and then to cut down on flights they gave us a Tarago I still remember the night we were driving into Sydney Tzanetto and myself had

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Pigsy in Bon lsquoNrsquo All

diet and nowhere to stay

David I always wondered what goes on with touring bands when yoursquove got too much time between gigs and are too far from going home and too soon to get to the next gig

Pigsy Well the days between are the part that drives you bonkers Itrsquos like the guys at the top end of the scale spend so much time in airports and it drives them bonkers Itrsquos all about gigging and having fun and doing your thing and getting your songs out there Then there is all this time in between Especially in a band that is not at a U2 or Rolling Stones level where there is no Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday gigs unless you are Baby Animals or Barnsy that you can run a venue and still fill it up on a Tuesday night So there is a lot of down time if you are not that big that really tests you It makes you think what are you doing out here especially if yoursquove got family You could quite easily develop drinking and smoking habits because there is so much down time What am I going to do Irsquom going to get drunk That might not be your usual course of life but you are sitting in a hotel room if you are lucky or sitting in a car Plenty of time spent in cars and sleeping in vans on the side of the road But you still wouldnrsquot give it up Once yoursquove been out there and tasted it even the down side and the bad things itrsquos part of it It is totally a learning curve Irsquove had so much go wrong but so much go right There is no way I would go back and go down another course Too many life experiences Itrsquos been frickenrsquo awesome

David Have you seen from your time when you started in the early rsquo80rsquos to the people

who are coming into the music scene now that the touring scene has changed

Pigsy Irsquom thinking and Irsquom hoping that it is starting to get a circuit again In the rsquo80rsquos when I was just a kid more of a punter than any type of musician I was just playing and opening up for bands I just remember the circuit being massive and in Adelaide it was four or five nights a week It was Misex The Angels Australian Crawl Barnsey all those bands were out there doing gigs and being on tour every night of the week and they were all full houses I just remember the circuit thinning out a bit I moved here in the early rsquo90rsquos I watched that couple of years there where I was in bands doing all these big rooms around town and all of a sudden about early rsquo93 these big rooms were gone and they were all made into pokie bars It wasnrsquot just pokies it was our mentality that didnrsquot help as well Suddenly all the big rooms like the Elizabeth Tavern werenrsquot there any more The gigs were still there but we were all moved into the front bar So it made the scene feel a bit cheaper We were no longer a venue band wersquod all became front bar bands overnight There was still gigs there so we werenrsquot going to bite the hand that fed us This was different but it was still a gig So that changed a lot

About the same time I got a phone call on a Sunday morning from Vince Contarino It was like ldquowhat are you up tordquo ldquoRecovering from a gig last nightrdquo ldquoCan you put your bass and your bass gear in a cab and come down to the studiordquo

So I got there and I was sitting there with Nick Love Louis Vince and Paul Kaiser listening to the Adult Toys stuff ldquoWe want you to do a couple of bass tracksrdquo Whenrdquo ldquoNowrdquo That was an exciting moment Irsquod been seeing the Zep Boys play since I was a kid and I remember seeing Paul play in metal bands in pubs in Whyalla when I shouldnrsquot have been in a pub and thought ldquowow these guys are amazingrdquo All of a sudden they have thrown me in a cab and got me in the studio and gone ldquoplayrdquo So that was a pretty exciting timeIt was interesting to find out how this happened ldquoWhat made you call merdquoIt was the same studio that we recorded all Rob Rileyrsquos stuff in They were sitting there

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listening to bass sounds and tracks They said ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo Louis said ldquoThatrsquos Pigsyrdquo That was what persuaded them to give me a call So there is another stepping stone I owe to Rob Just starting to realise how much Rob had influenced my social circle So that was the decision they had heard some bass tracks Irsquod done on an album the year before and said ldquoletrsquos call him nowrdquo We knew each other we were friends but we just hadnrsquot ever thought about playing together or doing projects together It went from there I ended up playing a couple of tracks - Animal and Poison Forest - and the film clips That was awesome That led into me being in the Zep Boys as we used call them ldquothe Zeppindalesrdquo very handsome men with hair and six packs I am definitely not the most handsome man and I definitely donrsquot have a six pack I have a keg Getting taken into that fold gave everyone a giggle even me

David When I first met you I saw this larger than life character and thought you were a bikie but you were so gentle and welcoming

Irsquove sent out a facebook post asking one of your fans to ask you a question Wersquove got a couple of questions from Tontorsquos Page

Tontorsquos Page What made you get into music

Pigsy Well itrsquos something that Irsquove grown up around although I didnrsquot have direct contact with family musician members Though it was only in the last year I actually found out about an uncle who had bought me a drum kit when I was two or three He kept in contact with my mother and watched me grow up He was my fatherrsquos brother who Irsquove still never met He died of cancer a couple of years ago

I sort of grew up just knowing music Having a guitar thrown at me at seven and wanting that having a drum kit from three and just beating that Bands that influence me Funnily enough for the way I look with the tattoos and the rock exterior I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head Irsquom surprised I didnrsquot become a synth player Anything that had keyboards in it was just my thing I just loved it Guitar was a good thing and it has paid my way through life but I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head INXS Noiseworks Mental As Anything I loved Aussie Rock I

didnrsquot get into any of that rock stuff - Free Zeppelin or Sabbath - till the rsquo90rsquos and I was in my twenties by then I was actually a complete synth head Irsquom divulging a lot here Until I came to Adelaide and I joined Just Strait the Zep Boys and Rob Riley band I lsquod never been in a guitar rock band I was always in a keyboard band Every band I was in had a keyboard player and was always very synth based Irsquod say the rsquo80rsquos Aussie rock

Tontorsquos Page Who is your idol and if you could be onstage with them who would it be

Pigsy Half of it has come to fruition Irsquove always been into the Aussie rock thing and Rose Tattoo even though they were definitely not a synth band I just loved it when their album in rsquo92 came out with I Canrsquot Be Beaten and Scarred For Life So I always very much admired Angry Rob Riley and Pete Wells and then to suddenly be in a band with Rob Riley and touring with him

The other one is all my life Irsquove been a massive fan of John Farnham From seeing him sing in LRB when I was a teenager That would be a dream come true Irsquom friends with his son Rob on Facebook He sounds like his Dad and is an amazing musician So one of the two who I dreamt of being in a band with has come to fruition but the other hasnrsquot yet but I will never give up Thanks Tonto

David We talk about living a very good rock n roll lifestyle with all the excesses the trials and tribulations and that

Pigsy There are definitely plenty of excesses in rock n roll That comes from the down time You might get drunk at a gig but yoursquore drunk on Monday and Tuesday waiting for Wednesday to play

After doing the Zep Boys and a few things I moved to Sydney in 2000 and lived with Pat Picket and Jason Howard and working for the band Primary Then came back in 2000 and I ended up falling into mixing at Le Rox live (or Breakers) which within a couple of months I somehow ended up being the Entertainment Manager and booking all the bands I had a bit of a run at the new metal scene on itrsquos last legs with Full Frontal Lobotomy

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We ended up being number 1 on the SAMIA charts We were there for several weeks and then we got pushed off by Parkway Drive and I Killed The Prom Queen Who just knocked us off the charts My first hearing of them was being knocked off the SAMIA charts Now they are on Epitah Records and they are a huge concern They are headlining festivals in Europe They have gone from being Byron Bay boys on Resistor and now Massive 15 years later I So it doesnrsquot feel so bad when you are knocked off by the band of the decade

David So what happened next

Pigsy I started having a label called Big Phat Adelaide through SonyBMG It was the Red Shore who ended up going through the roof Later That Night I had Low from Queensland all signed to my label Irsquod actually came in at the wrong end of the industry That was about 2005 or 2006 and by then pirating had gone through the roof I remember later that night I had the master in my hands ready to press and I find a link to their new album online I hadnrsquot got it to the printing stage yet but had got it mastered but not pressed and printed If bands donrsquot sell albums at the gigs they get downloaded He said ldquoIrsquove got the same problemrdquo We were getting one download in an hour he was getting 100 downloads every hour It just put a major hole in the industry and so we just shut shop The label was going for eighteen months

Sue Your label was through Modern Music who had distribution through Sony

Pigsy Yes a subsidiary through Modern Music It was just getting too hard It was actually costing money for the pressing and printing For every cd in a kids hand there was 4 downloaded So I went away from that and then was at a music shop I must have had rocks in my head

David I would have imagined it would be fun

Pigsy It was a lot of fun I hung out with a lot of good people It was an awesome 3 or 4 years It led into things like doing gigs with Steve Vai During the record label time I really wasnrsquot doing any playing I had the shop going and the label going I was doing the occasional

fill in gig with cover bands from Salisbury to Morphett Vale Then I got the itch to go and play live again In 2011 I got the chance to book for Mastercraft

I thought ldquoHeck yeah Half of these acts I grew up with If I can hang out with these guys for a week then Irsquom inrdquo So I thought I would bring Full Frontal Lobotomy back to life again So I grabbed Jorge a young guy Cameron and another young guy Andrew Abbott Irsquod know him since he was 12 He came around for a jam and he got the gig So we went out with that and it was awesome The Full Frontal Lobotomy band did a spot in Adelaide The rest of the tour there was massive bands from every State on it So we just did the Mastercraft set That was awesome Rockstaritis stuff again The last time for us especially me and Jorge was 1993 Wersquod have an 8 year break We were back in the big time

David Did you find it hard to get back into it

Pigsy We are back Itrsquos awesome Jorge and I are the whores of the metal scene Wersquod play at the opening of a letter

Pigsy Shortlived It was only a week Then back to pub gigs again Not a good time and not a good decision by me I got roped into getting involved in politics I pulled the videos down and pulled the track off iTunes I got involved with one of the political parties I did a track called Enough is Enough anti carbon tax It got taken to Canberra and played on the lawn on Parliament House I was the muppet of a management person This was 2011

David Yoursquove also had short stints in other bands such as Bon rsquon All

Pigsy Yes Irsquove had a few short stints in and out of bands Like filling in with High Voltage when JJ is away on holidays a member of Bon Nrsquo All for a couple of years on and off and on and off Redback Fever I did an Angels thing for a little while there Let It Be Beatles I was actually the founding member with Michael back in the day Yes I spend a lot of time in concepts Along with playing in Rokhouse and filling in with other bands

David Is there is anyone thatrsquos musically

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inclined in Adelaide who does not know you

Pigsy Therersquos a new generation David Irsquom finding that now as you get over 30 and Irsquom a little bit over that a lot over that you are forgotten very quickly Unless of course you are a Jimmy Barnes or a massive artist As a local artist you really have to make a stand otherwise from generation to generation itrsquos like ldquowhorsquos that old fartrdquo The first hurdle is not getting insulted by them and then not spending too much time trying to bore them with ldquoDo you know who I used to berdquo That could be a trap as well

David When you name drop and no-one has heard of any of them

Pigsy Yes it gets to that stage Irsquom saying to some of these young fellarsquos there are guys who are massive and have written some massive songs and been in massive bands in Australia and they know the band but they donrsquot know any of the membersrsquo names They say ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo I say ldquoDonrsquot worry sunshine go on the net Google is your best friendrdquo

Sue So you released a single too

Pigsy The one for the Canberra ldquoEnough is Enoughrdquo went 118 on the national ARIA charts which is awesome for a song but because it was a political comment opinion song about a month in after some nasty death type threats and attacks from the other side -politics keep away from it People either loved it and were 100 for it or they hated it and were 100 against it So I actually pulled the YouTube video down and pulled the single off of iTunes because I realised although I agreed with what Irsquod written and the content that I was against the carbon tax I wasnrsquot that strongly against it that I would have put myself and my family in danger So then I bounced to the next stage where I did a single for a young fella Leo who had inoperable cancer He was two years old and we were trying to raise money to see what they could do The family was just an average Australian working family and he was related to a good friend of someone right up there in the industry We were just trying to help It wasnrsquot just because it was someone we knew it was a good cause We put a single

out for that We went to Sydney and played in 2012 at the Gaelic Club We had a great gig there with four other bands and raised some money We put the single out for that which was Live My Life At that stage I think I was calling myself the Spencer band That was basically the guys who had done the Lobotomy and Mastercraft tour with me but now we were wearing suits and playing acoustic guitar

I forgot something really funny In 2010 Irsquod actually put together a band called The Thieves with a bunch of banjos and mandolins and with young Ben He was helping me out at the shop He was playing in a little punk band called Perfectly Frank I spoke to him the drummer and bass player We thought it would be really good to something folk yet punk but you need mandolins and banjos for that Okay Irsquom going to buy a mandolin and a banjo Funnily enough Irsquove oversold the act which hasnrsquot even had itrsquos rehearsal yet or any original songs to Vince Contarino Enter Vince from stage left and said ldquoVince youlsquove got two shows coming up at the Gov Do you want an opening act What do you reckon Itrsquos just acoustic a bit of banjo and and a bit of mandolinrdquo He says ldquoWhatrdquo ldquoIrsquom playing banjo and mandolinrdquo ldquoOkay you can open uprdquo

So we thought letrsquos not be Ben and Spencer or Spencer and Ben letrsquos call it The Thieves All of a sudden because of Vincersquos high rotation advertising we became ldquoOh The Thieves Who are The Thievesrdquo We were everywhere on the net and on television and all the pull through All of a sudden Irsquom getting a call from Sasha Sewell ldquoPigsy what is this Thieves thingrdquo ldquoIt is pseudo punk acoustic folk trip bandrdquo He said ldquoAwesome 29th January do you want to put it aside for merdquoI said ldquoSurerdquo My little brain said January 29th is Adelaide Big Day out I just melted He wouldnrsquot say that to me Irsquove googled and then Irsquom getting excited without any factsldquoBen I think we have been booked for Big Day Out I think wersquove been booked for Big Day Outrdquo

Sasha said ldquoIrsquom going to come and see you at The Govrdquo I said ldquoItrsquos not the band itrsquos just the duordquo He said ldquoI want to see the bandrdquo

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Wersquod hadnrsquot had a rehearsal yet We were still only a duo We didnrsquot even have a band yet He knew the calibre of who was doing it and the fact that we were all over tv and itrsquos bigger than Ben Hur We werenrsquot even as big as an ashtray at that stage We hadnrsquot even done a rehearsal and this stuff was happening So we got a banjo and mandolin that week and went in the show every night We were there till 10 orsquoclock every night Me learning to play the instruments and him pulling out a chord progression that was cool and singing about ldquodrink up your poisonrdquo and ldquoa punch in the far never felt so goodrdquo and those classic type punk innuendos and turned them into songs All of a sudden it went from there That was a killer ride Our actual first ever actual show was supporting Sham 69 at Enigma Bar We hadnrsquot done anything yet and we were doing international supports So it was the power of social media and just doing the packs up enough to make it look like we were a big band Then hoping wersquove the goods and while we are onstage everyone doesnrsquot throw bricks at us It was a live show By the time we got it together we had Cat Williams renowned number 1 chick skater on acoustic guitar a bunch of young guys our mandolin player was originally Benrsquos little brother who used to do backflips on stage while playing mandolin It was a live show that you just went wow Hence we did the Big Day Out and then it just rolled We were flat out Filling up Enigma filling up The Gov filling up Fowlers All original We put an EP out called ldquoDrink Up Your Poisonrdquo which I tried to rehash with Big Phat Adelaide So I had BPA001 for the record label and re-released it under that It really went well to the point that I definitely became an alcoholic We were playing a lot as a duo during the week and Saturday and Sundays as a full band It was some of the most exciting times of my life As all things come to an end and being told ldquostop drinking you are going to dierdquo So you stop drinking and you start refocusing and wake up and think that playing banjo in a punk band isnrsquot what I am all about

Sue Is that when you found God

Pigsy Yes actually I then caught up with an old friend of mine Anthony Tucker whose band I used to book into Breakers and Le Rox He had become a pasteur Funny story I didnrsquot

go there as a Christian even though I always had faith I went there as a hired sound guyldquoSunday mornings itrsquos a 730 start We canrsquot afford much Do you want to come in and mix the bandrdquo Irsquom thinking Irsquom going to rock up and there is one mic and a pa that is crusty So I rock up there and itrsquos all real gear and a real pa First Sunday morning a 730 start I was getting home at 5am from gigs so shower and straight to church Still drinking Second week same thing Three weeks in I had an epithamy The band were doing a Hillsong song and I arose and found myself standing there crying Never been around the Christian circle Irsquom a big tattooed tough guy I was freaking out trying to hide it ldquoThere is something in my eyerdquo There is no way anyone is going to see me cry I actually went to Kevin and Anthony after and said ldquoI donrsquot know whatrsquos going on I canrsquot stop cryingrdquoldquoYour heart is opening up to something you loverdquo

From there I went through to doing religious education and being a counsellor Going to national conferences That was my life solid for two years I still love the guys and I still go there I got to the stage where I realised that I couldnrsquot offload other peoplersquos problems Irsquod go into a counselling session just helping people and theyrsquod walk away light hearted and Irsquod walk away feeling like I have bricks in my guts I canrsquot help people if Irsquom broken In a counselling situation you hand it on to God and if you donrsquot know how to do that then you are bogged down and I was heavy bogged At this stage I was doing stuff at the Hampstead and Repat with John Swan Just acoustic stuff I was going in and playing for the patients and returned soldiers

David Whatrsquos that like going through the epithamy then working with someone who is considered a legend in music and working with him closely and taking that passion to help ing people who are in hospital and so broken physically

Pigsy It was still a heavy thing in my heart to be there but you realise that you are helping them and it lifts that feeling It just feels good We are so caught up in our first world problems My car wonrsquot start Irsquove stubbed my toes Irsquove broken my arm These people are

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bedridden these people are broken some canrsquot talk My life is pretty awesome and I want to share some of that with them John is 100 like that as well He is awesome Hersquos at the Salvos every Wednesday night feeding the homeless People donrsquot realise because he doesnrsquot want the accolades he doesnrsquot want to be idolised He just wants to help these people Hersquos full time I spend a couple of days a week helping these people

I love helping people I suppose the first thing yoursquove got to do is protect your own heart If you give 100 away itrsquos definitely not a bad thing but if you are broken you canrsquot help people So I realised that at that level it gets to me too much I just help when I can in a lesser capacity but not in a lesser capacity I definitely havenrsquot moved away from the church

Sue Did you get baptised

Pigsy Yes back in 2013 on Christmas Eve I had the whole family there and the whole dunking process We had full water baptism It was awesome

Sue You were raised Catholic and are you now Pentacostical

Pigsy Yes I am Pentacostical Christian None of my beliefs were threatened by the other so it went from there My family all tripped out I remember getting an inbox from my sister saying ldquoYoursquove finally found where you should berdquo and my family arenrsquot religous They were saying ldquoWe always know this is where you would end uprdquo ldquoWhat If I didnrsquot know then you didnrsquot knowrdquo

David Is it something that theyrsquove always seen in you since you were a kid

Pigsy Since I was a kid Irsquove always tried to help people

Sue Did you go to Sunday School when you were young

Pigsy No but a private high school - St Johns College I was raised by my Grandmother I got to High School I thought ldquoUniform religion What are you doing to merdquo I went there and

it was awesome Halfway through Year Nine I realised that they werenrsquot very strict on their truancy By that stage I was living on a farm and it was 20km out of town and we didnrsquot have a phone so it was very easy not to go to school I turned 14 in March of that year and it was my last day of school I remember going home and saying Irsquom not going back to school Irsquom over it 24 hours later I got a job working in a plant nursery From there I was doing that and then into music

Sue What was your favourite subject at school

Pigsy Art and music Look who has won the painting prize again I was right into it till Grade Three then I got put into Miss Barbara Williamsrsquo class That was when my life changed She was from Adelaide this hotshot teacher They went looking for musical students to put in her class I ended up in her class and playing guitar and it went from there

Sue What instruments do you play

Pigsy Anything that is not brass or woodwind instruments Keyboards drums bass piano - badly mandolin banjo bazouki

Sue Do you record at home Do you play all the instruments yourself

Pigsy Yes most of my demos I do myself Especially when you get to that musicianrsquos life where you are recording at one in the morning Itrsquos a bit hard to call your mates to come over So many half finished demos Thatrsquos the bad thing about working at home on your own equipment You over edit over think and for every five songs you get out there there is fifty songs there that are not good enough but no-one else has heard it Thatrsquos a real trap when you got your own studios You are not looking at the clock saying this is costing five hundred dollars You get complacent

Sue Do you make your own video clips

Pigsy Yes you have to do everything yourself The booking of venues has come through having to book my bands myself The venue owner says ldquoYou are really hard to deal with and you always seem to be getting your own

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way Will you work with usrdquo Thatrsquos how I started booking at Le Rox in 2000 It was just through being in a band and being a ball breaker to the venues and them saying ldquowe are going to hire you because if you work from this side of the fence like that letrsquos see how you work from the other side of the fence for usrdquo Now Irsquom back in booking venues again

My friends Nick and Alex I know from the Marble Bar days in the city Wersquove come in and gone ldquoletrsquos make a go of itrdquo A music venture concern not just a pub on the corner First we got a pa and a stage and make it from a pub on the corner into a venue What bands are around There are the circuit bands Letrsquos get some people who arenrsquot from Port Adelaide as well to come and enjoy Port Adelaide as well So we are bringing in bands from Norwood and Salisbury not just the local bands

Sue Who is Norah Van

Pigsy Norah Van is basically our version of the Front Page Allstars

Sue There is no Norah

Pigsy No Originally I was going to call it Bloody Norah I thought no itrsquos a bit bogan What seems to be really cool is having a girlrsquos name Itrsquos got Mick from Let It Be Beatles in it itrsquos got Pete from Evenflow itrsquos got Jorge from Rock The Boss We rotate some players Itrsquos a great little band with rotating singers We donrsquot usually have the same singers twice in a row Itrsquos the beauty of a non static lineup as it keeps it exciting for the players and the punters too Good for the venue and good for the punters too Itrsquos been doing awesome Being a social media nut like I am Sorry to everyone out there yoursquove all been tagged at least once this week

Itrsquos a really hard market now I remember buying a house in Port Adelaide 20 years ago and she was a rough suburb - it was men are men beer drinkers wharfies It was hard I remember coming down here when I was in my twenties and thinking ldquoWhat have I donerdquo Now itrsquos all sweethearts and families So our biggest hurdle is convincing people itrsquos a family suburb now

David It comes across very strongly in all your Facebook posts that you are a family man

Pigsy I think family is really a strong thing with me because it keeps my sanity In the entertainment industry there is a lot of insanity I keep them separate When itrsquos family time it is hard because of mobile phone and Facebook so you are always contactable but when thatrsquos the day it would take an emergency to get me away from that In the rsquo90rsquos and 2000rsquos I went through where I was just focused on becoming a rockstar of getting bigger and becoming a household name Itrsquos not sour grapes that it never happened but I think it would have drove me insane if it did I might have been a nut job It may have destroyed my psyche and destroyed me as a person There was a lot of energy used on that But now I donrsquot know if that is what I wanted Of course if I had made it and made a million dollars then that would be a different story There was a lot of energy used where family were ignored and friends were ignored I realised that 15 years ago that the 100 people that were in my direct social circle or in my life were musicians and I had no normal friends That was an epitomy in itself I need to know some normal people The level that people work at as musicians mentally not saying they are dumb or smart because there are both levels of the scale they are very focused Your whole conversation is music your whole social life is music your whole going out is to see a band None of this going to a cafe to have a coffee and just hang out Is a band playing there If not Irsquom not going You get into that rut where everything is about live music

Sue Yoursquove gone from playing in a band to doing solo gigs

Pigsy Itrsquos just the time thing I love getting up and playing and being around people and being onstage but I cannot say that I like being locked in a room with a bunch of smelly blokes including myself bashing through songs to learn

Irsquom still writing Irsquom still recording Irsquove changed my focus on my writing style being that now there is not a lot of keyboards After going through the Irish music thing and through the

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whole mandolin thing I enjoy that angle of lsquoacousticityrsquo if there is such a word

David Your whole journey has been amazing

Pigsy Journey is a good word It has been a journey Sitting back there always been times there where I have had addiction to substance abuse I think especially the young striving musician and itrsquos not everyone Irsquom speaking for myself but you can fall into that substance abuse being alcohol or pot or whatever your substance of choice is For some people it becomes love or girls or with some people it can be success Success can be the biggest drug Striving for that you can run yourself into the wall I did that for 10 or 12 years That was all I could focus on Block friends block family Focus focus win win

David Is it a byproduct of your alto ego

Pigsy Definitely Wersquove all got egos If anyone says that they havenrsquot got an ego and they play music for themselves I will hand them a lentil burger and a necklace made out of flowers I love music Itrsquos not what I am but it is a big part of my life and my love There is some ego The largest part is probably creativity and actually finishing something and being creative Irsquom sorry but everyone likes to be appreciated You donrsquot spend 30 years of your life doing something and saying ldquoWell I donrsquot care if you like itrdquo That sounds like sour grapes to me Of course you care if other people like it otherwise you wouldnrsquot do it Thatrsquos not from an ego point of view thatrsquos just from feeling successful Everyone has different levels of feeling successful Ten years ago my point of success was being on tv every night and playing the big venues every week and having my name on everyonersquos lips Now itrsquos getting up every day and playing a gig a week and hanging out with my family hanging out with my grandson hanging out with my friends having a coffee I find that soothing and I find that successful Things like that change and where your focus is and your points of what you call success

David What does the future hold for Pigsy

Pigsy Irsquom definitely here for the long haul Sorry for all the haters Family and music and

just trying to get on with everyone If I can make someone smile or forget about how bad their day is I love doing that It is a focus but it is not everything about me I want to play every weekend and do gigs and have fun myself and I love doing that but that is not everything about me Family would be my strongest focus now but it is not detracting from music As you get older you can actually find spaces to fit everything without saying ldquoIrsquove got to do this today as I didnrsquot do it yesterdayrdquo Cool Irsquoll do it tomorrow As long as there is no-one waiting on a deadline you can do it tomorrow

David When you get to your standard of success a lot of the musicians donrsquot necessarily plan for the future

Pigsy I think the biggest thing we all overlook is looking into our future and how we are going to live when we get older If I stop gigging I am broke The smart ones have got a trade behind themselves or done something in their off time

Sue So you havenrsquot created a business just a job for yourself

Pigsy Even as a consultant if I hand the reigns over to someone else they are not going to do it like me I found that with a couple of gigs Irsquove done then if Irsquom are not involved then they are not doing it Irsquom not a bighead Irsquom a social media nut I post at two four six eight ten in the morning midday five orsquoclock six orsquoclock I donrsquot sleep a lot I loved MySpace I was the last to go on Facebook out of my group It doesnrsquot have video it doesnrsquot have gifs I hated it but everyone was on it

Irsquom a pretty simple kind of guy Everyone do their bit in getting live music live again and go and support a pub that supports live bands duos and solos Letrsquos all get on Stop the hate on Facebook It is such an awesome social media involvement catchupinformation platform Letrsquos fill it with music and love To all the haters learn to love yes Irsquom a hippie

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Vince ContarinoWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

not such a bad idea and I put it Mario Maiola when I came back It was when I first started working with him back then and I actually tried to convince him not to promote the Zep Boys I always thought rock music was dead and buried I said ldquoMario save your effort do something that at least renumerates you that makes you money back for all your effort you put back in but I donrsquot know I just donrsquot trust this whole rock game anymore The venues are gonerdquo

He said ldquoOk leave it with merdquo He believed in it And when I came back he said ldquoSee that was good What do you want to do nextrdquo ldquoI wouldnrsquot mind working with an orchestrardquo He said ldquoLeave it with merdquo

Then I went on to do some theatre Anyway about 3 or 4 months later he rings me in Brisbane and goes ldquoIrsquove got a couple of dates here in July blah blah blah at The Festival TheatrerdquoIrsquom there ldquoFestival Theatre Wowrdquo because we used to do The Gov ldquoWow Festival Theatre Do you think that is a good ideardquoldquoYeah we are doing it with the Orchestrardquo I said ldquoWhatrdquo He goes ldquoYou told me that you wanted to do it with an orchestra Donrsquot you want to do it anymorerdquo ldquoNo no no I do I dordquo

Vince Contarino started in the Adelaide music scene about 40 years playing in various bands including The Dukes Mega Boys Serpentine and Magnum For the last 30 years he has been performing in his Led Zeppelin tribute band Zep Boys I caught up with Vince by telephone interview

Sue Itrsquos the Zep Boys 30th anniversary this year How does it feel to still be playing in the same band for 30 years

Vince If it was doing nothing but 30 years straight it would be a different story Therersquos been a lot of interesting things that have happened over those 30 years Lots of different projects to keep me stimulated musical projects theatre all sorts To be playing thirty years later I am very proud and Irsquom feeling blessed All the experiences Irsquove had the people Irsquove met the things Irsquove learnt itrsquos been a wonderful journey The best part about it has been the gigs the music and the people coming to the gigs celebrating that we all have one thing in common and that is the love of Led Zeppelin music Itrsquos a bit more than that too It is the love of music and rock music and where it transports us to so itrsquos been wonderful

Sue You have done quite a few shows with Symphony Orchestras in different States Tell me how that came about

Vince We were doing the tour of New Zealand many years ago 2002 or something like that and we were travelling all the way through New Zealand in this little bus type vehicle And we were on the South Island and where they had filmed Lord Of The Rings It was beautiful It evoked that feeling of grandeur We were talking about Lord of The Rings the big production and what a great movie it was and how we could make Led Zeppelin music more epic by adding an orchestra Ha ha ha laugh laugh The thing was you know it was Zep Boys live

ldquoI want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdustrdquo

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Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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PigsyWords by David PowellPhotos by Sue Hedley

The enigmatic down to earth master of the strings who has a voice that could be best described as angelic is featured here for issue 7 MEGAscene caught up with Pigsy at the Commercial Hotel in Port Adelaide to chat about his 34 years of playing in bands and the lsquonever-ending saga of the life of the pigrsquo Born into the steelworks city of Whyalla The talent of this man is only limited by his own imagination Playing with Swanee to touring with the Alan Barnes Band on the Bon Jovi tour Pigsy has toured both regionally and nationally and supported bands Misex Ian Moss Kate Ceberano Roxus Icehouse and Mr Enamel

David What brings us here

Pigsy The never ending saga of the life of the Pig I started off as a musician A guitar dropped into my hands at 7 In Grade 3 my class teacher was a musician brought down from Adelaide to Whyalla She said there are three students in here who seem to have good pitch went to our parents and got us guitars From there I went into playing in the school band then when I got to 15 it was hit the pub time even though it was three years early I started playing in a band with some good friends Charlie and Dieter It was called Paragon Dieter is still around now playing with Clearway

From there I played in the local country scene in the Peninsula At 18 the boys moved down to Port Lincoln I got the chance about a year later ldquoDo you want to come down and play bass we are doing five nights a week on the coast from Ceduna and Streaky Bayrdquo I said ldquoYeah Letrsquos do thisrdquoSo myself and Katrina packed up and moved to the country from the country to the real country We got down there and moved into a flat Wersquod both moved out of the home at

the same time and then moved four hundred kilometres away a bit of a culture shock for a young 18 year old couple

The same year I had a phone call some awesome news Katrina had become pregnant with our first child So that put a halt on the whole moving to Sydney thing and being a rockstar The boys ended up moving on and we moved back to Whyalla We had our daughter and focussed on family for awhile The second daughter was born in 1989 I was playing the local scene at pubs the Sundowner and the Westlands Massive They were just live entertainment venues before they became pokie bars with dinners which is what pubs do now I did a lot of years there During that time I did a few supports with the bands I was in The band we did with Charlie was The Staff I did supports for Tommy Emmanuel Irsquod done stuff with my band Paragon with Kate Ceberano Roxus Ian Moss Icehouse

David What year was it with Mr Enamel

Pigsy Tommy Emanuel support was 1987 Roxus was 1990 and Ian Moss was about 1988

Sue Was that with Just Strait

Pigsy No this was six years prior to that This was at Whyalla January 1992 was when we moved to Adelaide My first job here was audio engineer at Front Page That was all pre Just Strait I joined Just Strait about six months after I come here and at the same time I was playing with the Allstars which was Macca Adam Cocca and Scott Meggs We had floating singers Johnno one week It was a Monday night session at the Front Page and was open for anyone

David By that time you were really an

ldquoThe Front Page and Just Strait was a massive part of my life It cemented who I was At that stage I was still Robrdquo

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8

never been there and wersquod never seen hookers before We said ldquoWhatrsquos all thisrdquo It was three degrees and they were clad very lightly The guys in the car were laughing ldquoTheyrsquore hookersrdquo ldquoWhatrdquo It was one orsquoclock in the morning and it was freezing David How many gigs did you do on that tour

Pigsy 8 gigs in 10 days and it was called lsquoSleep When Irsquom Deadrsquo tour It was awesome That was super exciting After that we came back and I remember thinking ldquohere we go back to pub gigsrdquo Not that I donrsquot respect that and love playing in pubs It was a culture shock of having two weeks of being spoilt with Taragos and crew and flights and management and ldquoherersquos your hotelrdquo Rockstaritis too Reality check We are back in Adelaide and back on the pub scene

From that I ended up getting picked up by Rob Riley I hadnrsquot played with Rob yet only lived with him Wersquod never been in a band that wasnrsquot just a jam night In rsquo93 Rob asked me to come in the studio and play some bass on the album I went in and did some stuff on that All of a sudden wersquore out on the road for 3 months We did a national tour old school in a car three of us in a bongo van

David What was that like for someone reading this article

Pigsy Awesome It was the best fun Irsquod never spent 3 weeks on a beer diet with peanuts Irsquod never slept under the stars no it was great fun You realise how big Australia is when you are driving around Western Australia and every gig is about 10 hours away

David Did the things that could go wrong usually go wrong

Pigsy Tyres going wrong blow out gigs Our management was in Sydney at the time Kevin Borich was on the same circuit with us with the same management but a week behind us doing the gigs a week later I remember lots of phone calls between him and Rob going ldquoYeah wersquore playing at Derbyrdquo ldquoYeah that gigrsquos not happening nowrdquo So Kevin would be ringing up his management ldquoYeah that gig is gonerdquo So now Irsquove got 7 days of a no beer

established muso playing serious music

Pigsy Well thatrsquos where it started Funnily enough Rob Riley moved into my house with me and my family in Grange No-one knew who I was and I found out years later everyone thought that I was a friend of his from Melbourne So it suddenly got everyone buzzing on this new guy from Melbourne when half of them didnrsquot realise that I was a mate of his from Whyalla So I think there were a few doors opened there but once the doors were open it was like ldquoWow He does play Hersquos from whererdquo That was kind of a weird happening I didnrsquot find out till years later

The Front Page and Just Strait was a massive part of my life It cemented who I was At that stage I was still Rob In rsquo93 I got the chance to go on the Bon Jovi tour with Alan Barnes Brisbane Sydney Melbourne we played all the Entertainment Centres Irsquod never been to Sydney We did Melbourne Tennis Centre and then to cut down on flights they gave us a Tarago I still remember the night we were driving into Sydney Tzanetto and myself had

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9

Pigsy in Bon lsquoNrsquo All

diet and nowhere to stay

David I always wondered what goes on with touring bands when yoursquove got too much time between gigs and are too far from going home and too soon to get to the next gig

Pigsy Well the days between are the part that drives you bonkers Itrsquos like the guys at the top end of the scale spend so much time in airports and it drives them bonkers Itrsquos all about gigging and having fun and doing your thing and getting your songs out there Then there is all this time in between Especially in a band that is not at a U2 or Rolling Stones level where there is no Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday gigs unless you are Baby Animals or Barnsy that you can run a venue and still fill it up on a Tuesday night So there is a lot of down time if you are not that big that really tests you It makes you think what are you doing out here especially if yoursquove got family You could quite easily develop drinking and smoking habits because there is so much down time What am I going to do Irsquom going to get drunk That might not be your usual course of life but you are sitting in a hotel room if you are lucky or sitting in a car Plenty of time spent in cars and sleeping in vans on the side of the road But you still wouldnrsquot give it up Once yoursquove been out there and tasted it even the down side and the bad things itrsquos part of it It is totally a learning curve Irsquove had so much go wrong but so much go right There is no way I would go back and go down another course Too many life experiences Itrsquos been frickenrsquo awesome

David Have you seen from your time when you started in the early rsquo80rsquos to the people

who are coming into the music scene now that the touring scene has changed

Pigsy Irsquom thinking and Irsquom hoping that it is starting to get a circuit again In the rsquo80rsquos when I was just a kid more of a punter than any type of musician I was just playing and opening up for bands I just remember the circuit being massive and in Adelaide it was four or five nights a week It was Misex The Angels Australian Crawl Barnsey all those bands were out there doing gigs and being on tour every night of the week and they were all full houses I just remember the circuit thinning out a bit I moved here in the early rsquo90rsquos I watched that couple of years there where I was in bands doing all these big rooms around town and all of a sudden about early rsquo93 these big rooms were gone and they were all made into pokie bars It wasnrsquot just pokies it was our mentality that didnrsquot help as well Suddenly all the big rooms like the Elizabeth Tavern werenrsquot there any more The gigs were still there but we were all moved into the front bar So it made the scene feel a bit cheaper We were no longer a venue band wersquod all became front bar bands overnight There was still gigs there so we werenrsquot going to bite the hand that fed us This was different but it was still a gig So that changed a lot

About the same time I got a phone call on a Sunday morning from Vince Contarino It was like ldquowhat are you up tordquo ldquoRecovering from a gig last nightrdquo ldquoCan you put your bass and your bass gear in a cab and come down to the studiordquo

So I got there and I was sitting there with Nick Love Louis Vince and Paul Kaiser listening to the Adult Toys stuff ldquoWe want you to do a couple of bass tracksrdquo Whenrdquo ldquoNowrdquo That was an exciting moment Irsquod been seeing the Zep Boys play since I was a kid and I remember seeing Paul play in metal bands in pubs in Whyalla when I shouldnrsquot have been in a pub and thought ldquowow these guys are amazingrdquo All of a sudden they have thrown me in a cab and got me in the studio and gone ldquoplayrdquo So that was a pretty exciting timeIt was interesting to find out how this happened ldquoWhat made you call merdquoIt was the same studio that we recorded all Rob Rileyrsquos stuff in They were sitting there

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10

listening to bass sounds and tracks They said ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo Louis said ldquoThatrsquos Pigsyrdquo That was what persuaded them to give me a call So there is another stepping stone I owe to Rob Just starting to realise how much Rob had influenced my social circle So that was the decision they had heard some bass tracks Irsquod done on an album the year before and said ldquoletrsquos call him nowrdquo We knew each other we were friends but we just hadnrsquot ever thought about playing together or doing projects together It went from there I ended up playing a couple of tracks - Animal and Poison Forest - and the film clips That was awesome That led into me being in the Zep Boys as we used call them ldquothe Zeppindalesrdquo very handsome men with hair and six packs I am definitely not the most handsome man and I definitely donrsquot have a six pack I have a keg Getting taken into that fold gave everyone a giggle even me

David When I first met you I saw this larger than life character and thought you were a bikie but you were so gentle and welcoming

Irsquove sent out a facebook post asking one of your fans to ask you a question Wersquove got a couple of questions from Tontorsquos Page

Tontorsquos Page What made you get into music

Pigsy Well itrsquos something that Irsquove grown up around although I didnrsquot have direct contact with family musician members Though it was only in the last year I actually found out about an uncle who had bought me a drum kit when I was two or three He kept in contact with my mother and watched me grow up He was my fatherrsquos brother who Irsquove still never met He died of cancer a couple of years ago

I sort of grew up just knowing music Having a guitar thrown at me at seven and wanting that having a drum kit from three and just beating that Bands that influence me Funnily enough for the way I look with the tattoos and the rock exterior I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head Irsquom surprised I didnrsquot become a synth player Anything that had keyboards in it was just my thing I just loved it Guitar was a good thing and it has paid my way through life but I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head INXS Noiseworks Mental As Anything I loved Aussie Rock I

didnrsquot get into any of that rock stuff - Free Zeppelin or Sabbath - till the rsquo90rsquos and I was in my twenties by then I was actually a complete synth head Irsquom divulging a lot here Until I came to Adelaide and I joined Just Strait the Zep Boys and Rob Riley band I lsquod never been in a guitar rock band I was always in a keyboard band Every band I was in had a keyboard player and was always very synth based Irsquod say the rsquo80rsquos Aussie rock

Tontorsquos Page Who is your idol and if you could be onstage with them who would it be

Pigsy Half of it has come to fruition Irsquove always been into the Aussie rock thing and Rose Tattoo even though they were definitely not a synth band I just loved it when their album in rsquo92 came out with I Canrsquot Be Beaten and Scarred For Life So I always very much admired Angry Rob Riley and Pete Wells and then to suddenly be in a band with Rob Riley and touring with him

The other one is all my life Irsquove been a massive fan of John Farnham From seeing him sing in LRB when I was a teenager That would be a dream come true Irsquom friends with his son Rob on Facebook He sounds like his Dad and is an amazing musician So one of the two who I dreamt of being in a band with has come to fruition but the other hasnrsquot yet but I will never give up Thanks Tonto

David We talk about living a very good rock n roll lifestyle with all the excesses the trials and tribulations and that

Pigsy There are definitely plenty of excesses in rock n roll That comes from the down time You might get drunk at a gig but yoursquore drunk on Monday and Tuesday waiting for Wednesday to play

After doing the Zep Boys and a few things I moved to Sydney in 2000 and lived with Pat Picket and Jason Howard and working for the band Primary Then came back in 2000 and I ended up falling into mixing at Le Rox live (or Breakers) which within a couple of months I somehow ended up being the Entertainment Manager and booking all the bands I had a bit of a run at the new metal scene on itrsquos last legs with Full Frontal Lobotomy

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We ended up being number 1 on the SAMIA charts We were there for several weeks and then we got pushed off by Parkway Drive and I Killed The Prom Queen Who just knocked us off the charts My first hearing of them was being knocked off the SAMIA charts Now they are on Epitah Records and they are a huge concern They are headlining festivals in Europe They have gone from being Byron Bay boys on Resistor and now Massive 15 years later I So it doesnrsquot feel so bad when you are knocked off by the band of the decade

David So what happened next

Pigsy I started having a label called Big Phat Adelaide through SonyBMG It was the Red Shore who ended up going through the roof Later That Night I had Low from Queensland all signed to my label Irsquod actually came in at the wrong end of the industry That was about 2005 or 2006 and by then pirating had gone through the roof I remember later that night I had the master in my hands ready to press and I find a link to their new album online I hadnrsquot got it to the printing stage yet but had got it mastered but not pressed and printed If bands donrsquot sell albums at the gigs they get downloaded He said ldquoIrsquove got the same problemrdquo We were getting one download in an hour he was getting 100 downloads every hour It just put a major hole in the industry and so we just shut shop The label was going for eighteen months

Sue Your label was through Modern Music who had distribution through Sony

Pigsy Yes a subsidiary through Modern Music It was just getting too hard It was actually costing money for the pressing and printing For every cd in a kids hand there was 4 downloaded So I went away from that and then was at a music shop I must have had rocks in my head

David I would have imagined it would be fun

Pigsy It was a lot of fun I hung out with a lot of good people It was an awesome 3 or 4 years It led into things like doing gigs with Steve Vai During the record label time I really wasnrsquot doing any playing I had the shop going and the label going I was doing the occasional

fill in gig with cover bands from Salisbury to Morphett Vale Then I got the itch to go and play live again In 2011 I got the chance to book for Mastercraft

I thought ldquoHeck yeah Half of these acts I grew up with If I can hang out with these guys for a week then Irsquom inrdquo So I thought I would bring Full Frontal Lobotomy back to life again So I grabbed Jorge a young guy Cameron and another young guy Andrew Abbott Irsquod know him since he was 12 He came around for a jam and he got the gig So we went out with that and it was awesome The Full Frontal Lobotomy band did a spot in Adelaide The rest of the tour there was massive bands from every State on it So we just did the Mastercraft set That was awesome Rockstaritis stuff again The last time for us especially me and Jorge was 1993 Wersquod have an 8 year break We were back in the big time

David Did you find it hard to get back into it

Pigsy We are back Itrsquos awesome Jorge and I are the whores of the metal scene Wersquod play at the opening of a letter

Pigsy Shortlived It was only a week Then back to pub gigs again Not a good time and not a good decision by me I got roped into getting involved in politics I pulled the videos down and pulled the track off iTunes I got involved with one of the political parties I did a track called Enough is Enough anti carbon tax It got taken to Canberra and played on the lawn on Parliament House I was the muppet of a management person This was 2011

David Yoursquove also had short stints in other bands such as Bon rsquon All

Pigsy Yes Irsquove had a few short stints in and out of bands Like filling in with High Voltage when JJ is away on holidays a member of Bon Nrsquo All for a couple of years on and off and on and off Redback Fever I did an Angels thing for a little while there Let It Be Beatles I was actually the founding member with Michael back in the day Yes I spend a lot of time in concepts Along with playing in Rokhouse and filling in with other bands

David Is there is anyone thatrsquos musically

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12

inclined in Adelaide who does not know you

Pigsy Therersquos a new generation David Irsquom finding that now as you get over 30 and Irsquom a little bit over that a lot over that you are forgotten very quickly Unless of course you are a Jimmy Barnes or a massive artist As a local artist you really have to make a stand otherwise from generation to generation itrsquos like ldquowhorsquos that old fartrdquo The first hurdle is not getting insulted by them and then not spending too much time trying to bore them with ldquoDo you know who I used to berdquo That could be a trap as well

David When you name drop and no-one has heard of any of them

Pigsy Yes it gets to that stage Irsquom saying to some of these young fellarsquos there are guys who are massive and have written some massive songs and been in massive bands in Australia and they know the band but they donrsquot know any of the membersrsquo names They say ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo I say ldquoDonrsquot worry sunshine go on the net Google is your best friendrdquo

Sue So you released a single too

Pigsy The one for the Canberra ldquoEnough is Enoughrdquo went 118 on the national ARIA charts which is awesome for a song but because it was a political comment opinion song about a month in after some nasty death type threats and attacks from the other side -politics keep away from it People either loved it and were 100 for it or they hated it and were 100 against it So I actually pulled the YouTube video down and pulled the single off of iTunes because I realised although I agreed with what Irsquod written and the content that I was against the carbon tax I wasnrsquot that strongly against it that I would have put myself and my family in danger So then I bounced to the next stage where I did a single for a young fella Leo who had inoperable cancer He was two years old and we were trying to raise money to see what they could do The family was just an average Australian working family and he was related to a good friend of someone right up there in the industry We were just trying to help It wasnrsquot just because it was someone we knew it was a good cause We put a single

out for that We went to Sydney and played in 2012 at the Gaelic Club We had a great gig there with four other bands and raised some money We put the single out for that which was Live My Life At that stage I think I was calling myself the Spencer band That was basically the guys who had done the Lobotomy and Mastercraft tour with me but now we were wearing suits and playing acoustic guitar

I forgot something really funny In 2010 Irsquod actually put together a band called The Thieves with a bunch of banjos and mandolins and with young Ben He was helping me out at the shop He was playing in a little punk band called Perfectly Frank I spoke to him the drummer and bass player We thought it would be really good to something folk yet punk but you need mandolins and banjos for that Okay Irsquom going to buy a mandolin and a banjo Funnily enough Irsquove oversold the act which hasnrsquot even had itrsquos rehearsal yet or any original songs to Vince Contarino Enter Vince from stage left and said ldquoVince youlsquove got two shows coming up at the Gov Do you want an opening act What do you reckon Itrsquos just acoustic a bit of banjo and and a bit of mandolinrdquo He says ldquoWhatrdquo ldquoIrsquom playing banjo and mandolinrdquo ldquoOkay you can open uprdquo

So we thought letrsquos not be Ben and Spencer or Spencer and Ben letrsquos call it The Thieves All of a sudden because of Vincersquos high rotation advertising we became ldquoOh The Thieves Who are The Thievesrdquo We were everywhere on the net and on television and all the pull through All of a sudden Irsquom getting a call from Sasha Sewell ldquoPigsy what is this Thieves thingrdquo ldquoIt is pseudo punk acoustic folk trip bandrdquo He said ldquoAwesome 29th January do you want to put it aside for merdquoI said ldquoSurerdquo My little brain said January 29th is Adelaide Big Day out I just melted He wouldnrsquot say that to me Irsquove googled and then Irsquom getting excited without any factsldquoBen I think we have been booked for Big Day Out I think wersquove been booked for Big Day Outrdquo

Sasha said ldquoIrsquom going to come and see you at The Govrdquo I said ldquoItrsquos not the band itrsquos just the duordquo He said ldquoI want to see the bandrdquo

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13

Wersquod hadnrsquot had a rehearsal yet We were still only a duo We didnrsquot even have a band yet He knew the calibre of who was doing it and the fact that we were all over tv and itrsquos bigger than Ben Hur We werenrsquot even as big as an ashtray at that stage We hadnrsquot even done a rehearsal and this stuff was happening So we got a banjo and mandolin that week and went in the show every night We were there till 10 orsquoclock every night Me learning to play the instruments and him pulling out a chord progression that was cool and singing about ldquodrink up your poisonrdquo and ldquoa punch in the far never felt so goodrdquo and those classic type punk innuendos and turned them into songs All of a sudden it went from there That was a killer ride Our actual first ever actual show was supporting Sham 69 at Enigma Bar We hadnrsquot done anything yet and we were doing international supports So it was the power of social media and just doing the packs up enough to make it look like we were a big band Then hoping wersquove the goods and while we are onstage everyone doesnrsquot throw bricks at us It was a live show By the time we got it together we had Cat Williams renowned number 1 chick skater on acoustic guitar a bunch of young guys our mandolin player was originally Benrsquos little brother who used to do backflips on stage while playing mandolin It was a live show that you just went wow Hence we did the Big Day Out and then it just rolled We were flat out Filling up Enigma filling up The Gov filling up Fowlers All original We put an EP out called ldquoDrink Up Your Poisonrdquo which I tried to rehash with Big Phat Adelaide So I had BPA001 for the record label and re-released it under that It really went well to the point that I definitely became an alcoholic We were playing a lot as a duo during the week and Saturday and Sundays as a full band It was some of the most exciting times of my life As all things come to an end and being told ldquostop drinking you are going to dierdquo So you stop drinking and you start refocusing and wake up and think that playing banjo in a punk band isnrsquot what I am all about

Sue Is that when you found God

Pigsy Yes actually I then caught up with an old friend of mine Anthony Tucker whose band I used to book into Breakers and Le Rox He had become a pasteur Funny story I didnrsquot

go there as a Christian even though I always had faith I went there as a hired sound guyldquoSunday mornings itrsquos a 730 start We canrsquot afford much Do you want to come in and mix the bandrdquo Irsquom thinking Irsquom going to rock up and there is one mic and a pa that is crusty So I rock up there and itrsquos all real gear and a real pa First Sunday morning a 730 start I was getting home at 5am from gigs so shower and straight to church Still drinking Second week same thing Three weeks in I had an epithamy The band were doing a Hillsong song and I arose and found myself standing there crying Never been around the Christian circle Irsquom a big tattooed tough guy I was freaking out trying to hide it ldquoThere is something in my eyerdquo There is no way anyone is going to see me cry I actually went to Kevin and Anthony after and said ldquoI donrsquot know whatrsquos going on I canrsquot stop cryingrdquoldquoYour heart is opening up to something you loverdquo

From there I went through to doing religious education and being a counsellor Going to national conferences That was my life solid for two years I still love the guys and I still go there I got to the stage where I realised that I couldnrsquot offload other peoplersquos problems Irsquod go into a counselling session just helping people and theyrsquod walk away light hearted and Irsquod walk away feeling like I have bricks in my guts I canrsquot help people if Irsquom broken In a counselling situation you hand it on to God and if you donrsquot know how to do that then you are bogged down and I was heavy bogged At this stage I was doing stuff at the Hampstead and Repat with John Swan Just acoustic stuff I was going in and playing for the patients and returned soldiers

David Whatrsquos that like going through the epithamy then working with someone who is considered a legend in music and working with him closely and taking that passion to help ing people who are in hospital and so broken physically

Pigsy It was still a heavy thing in my heart to be there but you realise that you are helping them and it lifts that feeling It just feels good We are so caught up in our first world problems My car wonrsquot start Irsquove stubbed my toes Irsquove broken my arm These people are

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bedridden these people are broken some canrsquot talk My life is pretty awesome and I want to share some of that with them John is 100 like that as well He is awesome Hersquos at the Salvos every Wednesday night feeding the homeless People donrsquot realise because he doesnrsquot want the accolades he doesnrsquot want to be idolised He just wants to help these people Hersquos full time I spend a couple of days a week helping these people

I love helping people I suppose the first thing yoursquove got to do is protect your own heart If you give 100 away itrsquos definitely not a bad thing but if you are broken you canrsquot help people So I realised that at that level it gets to me too much I just help when I can in a lesser capacity but not in a lesser capacity I definitely havenrsquot moved away from the church

Sue Did you get baptised

Pigsy Yes back in 2013 on Christmas Eve I had the whole family there and the whole dunking process We had full water baptism It was awesome

Sue You were raised Catholic and are you now Pentacostical

Pigsy Yes I am Pentacostical Christian None of my beliefs were threatened by the other so it went from there My family all tripped out I remember getting an inbox from my sister saying ldquoYoursquove finally found where you should berdquo and my family arenrsquot religous They were saying ldquoWe always know this is where you would end uprdquo ldquoWhat If I didnrsquot know then you didnrsquot knowrdquo

David Is it something that theyrsquove always seen in you since you were a kid

Pigsy Since I was a kid Irsquove always tried to help people

Sue Did you go to Sunday School when you were young

Pigsy No but a private high school - St Johns College I was raised by my Grandmother I got to High School I thought ldquoUniform religion What are you doing to merdquo I went there and

it was awesome Halfway through Year Nine I realised that they werenrsquot very strict on their truancy By that stage I was living on a farm and it was 20km out of town and we didnrsquot have a phone so it was very easy not to go to school I turned 14 in March of that year and it was my last day of school I remember going home and saying Irsquom not going back to school Irsquom over it 24 hours later I got a job working in a plant nursery From there I was doing that and then into music

Sue What was your favourite subject at school

Pigsy Art and music Look who has won the painting prize again I was right into it till Grade Three then I got put into Miss Barbara Williamsrsquo class That was when my life changed She was from Adelaide this hotshot teacher They went looking for musical students to put in her class I ended up in her class and playing guitar and it went from there

Sue What instruments do you play

Pigsy Anything that is not brass or woodwind instruments Keyboards drums bass piano - badly mandolin banjo bazouki

Sue Do you record at home Do you play all the instruments yourself

Pigsy Yes most of my demos I do myself Especially when you get to that musicianrsquos life where you are recording at one in the morning Itrsquos a bit hard to call your mates to come over So many half finished demos Thatrsquos the bad thing about working at home on your own equipment You over edit over think and for every five songs you get out there there is fifty songs there that are not good enough but no-one else has heard it Thatrsquos a real trap when you got your own studios You are not looking at the clock saying this is costing five hundred dollars You get complacent

Sue Do you make your own video clips

Pigsy Yes you have to do everything yourself The booking of venues has come through having to book my bands myself The venue owner says ldquoYou are really hard to deal with and you always seem to be getting your own

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way Will you work with usrdquo Thatrsquos how I started booking at Le Rox in 2000 It was just through being in a band and being a ball breaker to the venues and them saying ldquowe are going to hire you because if you work from this side of the fence like that letrsquos see how you work from the other side of the fence for usrdquo Now Irsquom back in booking venues again

My friends Nick and Alex I know from the Marble Bar days in the city Wersquove come in and gone ldquoletrsquos make a go of itrdquo A music venture concern not just a pub on the corner First we got a pa and a stage and make it from a pub on the corner into a venue What bands are around There are the circuit bands Letrsquos get some people who arenrsquot from Port Adelaide as well to come and enjoy Port Adelaide as well So we are bringing in bands from Norwood and Salisbury not just the local bands

Sue Who is Norah Van

Pigsy Norah Van is basically our version of the Front Page Allstars

Sue There is no Norah

Pigsy No Originally I was going to call it Bloody Norah I thought no itrsquos a bit bogan What seems to be really cool is having a girlrsquos name Itrsquos got Mick from Let It Be Beatles in it itrsquos got Pete from Evenflow itrsquos got Jorge from Rock The Boss We rotate some players Itrsquos a great little band with rotating singers We donrsquot usually have the same singers twice in a row Itrsquos the beauty of a non static lineup as it keeps it exciting for the players and the punters too Good for the venue and good for the punters too Itrsquos been doing awesome Being a social media nut like I am Sorry to everyone out there yoursquove all been tagged at least once this week

Itrsquos a really hard market now I remember buying a house in Port Adelaide 20 years ago and she was a rough suburb - it was men are men beer drinkers wharfies It was hard I remember coming down here when I was in my twenties and thinking ldquoWhat have I donerdquo Now itrsquos all sweethearts and families So our biggest hurdle is convincing people itrsquos a family suburb now

David It comes across very strongly in all your Facebook posts that you are a family man

Pigsy I think family is really a strong thing with me because it keeps my sanity In the entertainment industry there is a lot of insanity I keep them separate When itrsquos family time it is hard because of mobile phone and Facebook so you are always contactable but when thatrsquos the day it would take an emergency to get me away from that In the rsquo90rsquos and 2000rsquos I went through where I was just focused on becoming a rockstar of getting bigger and becoming a household name Itrsquos not sour grapes that it never happened but I think it would have drove me insane if it did I might have been a nut job It may have destroyed my psyche and destroyed me as a person There was a lot of energy used on that But now I donrsquot know if that is what I wanted Of course if I had made it and made a million dollars then that would be a different story There was a lot of energy used where family were ignored and friends were ignored I realised that 15 years ago that the 100 people that were in my direct social circle or in my life were musicians and I had no normal friends That was an epitomy in itself I need to know some normal people The level that people work at as musicians mentally not saying they are dumb or smart because there are both levels of the scale they are very focused Your whole conversation is music your whole social life is music your whole going out is to see a band None of this going to a cafe to have a coffee and just hang out Is a band playing there If not Irsquom not going You get into that rut where everything is about live music

Sue Yoursquove gone from playing in a band to doing solo gigs

Pigsy Itrsquos just the time thing I love getting up and playing and being around people and being onstage but I cannot say that I like being locked in a room with a bunch of smelly blokes including myself bashing through songs to learn

Irsquom still writing Irsquom still recording Irsquove changed my focus on my writing style being that now there is not a lot of keyboards After going through the Irish music thing and through the

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whole mandolin thing I enjoy that angle of lsquoacousticityrsquo if there is such a word

David Your whole journey has been amazing

Pigsy Journey is a good word It has been a journey Sitting back there always been times there where I have had addiction to substance abuse I think especially the young striving musician and itrsquos not everyone Irsquom speaking for myself but you can fall into that substance abuse being alcohol or pot or whatever your substance of choice is For some people it becomes love or girls or with some people it can be success Success can be the biggest drug Striving for that you can run yourself into the wall I did that for 10 or 12 years That was all I could focus on Block friends block family Focus focus win win

David Is it a byproduct of your alto ego

Pigsy Definitely Wersquove all got egos If anyone says that they havenrsquot got an ego and they play music for themselves I will hand them a lentil burger and a necklace made out of flowers I love music Itrsquos not what I am but it is a big part of my life and my love There is some ego The largest part is probably creativity and actually finishing something and being creative Irsquom sorry but everyone likes to be appreciated You donrsquot spend 30 years of your life doing something and saying ldquoWell I donrsquot care if you like itrdquo That sounds like sour grapes to me Of course you care if other people like it otherwise you wouldnrsquot do it Thatrsquos not from an ego point of view thatrsquos just from feeling successful Everyone has different levels of feeling successful Ten years ago my point of success was being on tv every night and playing the big venues every week and having my name on everyonersquos lips Now itrsquos getting up every day and playing a gig a week and hanging out with my family hanging out with my grandson hanging out with my friends having a coffee I find that soothing and I find that successful Things like that change and where your focus is and your points of what you call success

David What does the future hold for Pigsy

Pigsy Irsquom definitely here for the long haul Sorry for all the haters Family and music and

just trying to get on with everyone If I can make someone smile or forget about how bad their day is I love doing that It is a focus but it is not everything about me I want to play every weekend and do gigs and have fun myself and I love doing that but that is not everything about me Family would be my strongest focus now but it is not detracting from music As you get older you can actually find spaces to fit everything without saying ldquoIrsquove got to do this today as I didnrsquot do it yesterdayrdquo Cool Irsquoll do it tomorrow As long as there is no-one waiting on a deadline you can do it tomorrow

David When you get to your standard of success a lot of the musicians donrsquot necessarily plan for the future

Pigsy I think the biggest thing we all overlook is looking into our future and how we are going to live when we get older If I stop gigging I am broke The smart ones have got a trade behind themselves or done something in their off time

Sue So you havenrsquot created a business just a job for yourself

Pigsy Even as a consultant if I hand the reigns over to someone else they are not going to do it like me I found that with a couple of gigs Irsquove done then if Irsquom are not involved then they are not doing it Irsquom not a bighead Irsquom a social media nut I post at two four six eight ten in the morning midday five orsquoclock six orsquoclock I donrsquot sleep a lot I loved MySpace I was the last to go on Facebook out of my group It doesnrsquot have video it doesnrsquot have gifs I hated it but everyone was on it

Irsquom a pretty simple kind of guy Everyone do their bit in getting live music live again and go and support a pub that supports live bands duos and solos Letrsquos all get on Stop the hate on Facebook It is such an awesome social media involvement catchupinformation platform Letrsquos fill it with music and love To all the haters learn to love yes Irsquom a hippie

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Vince ContarinoWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

not such a bad idea and I put it Mario Maiola when I came back It was when I first started working with him back then and I actually tried to convince him not to promote the Zep Boys I always thought rock music was dead and buried I said ldquoMario save your effort do something that at least renumerates you that makes you money back for all your effort you put back in but I donrsquot know I just donrsquot trust this whole rock game anymore The venues are gonerdquo

He said ldquoOk leave it with merdquo He believed in it And when I came back he said ldquoSee that was good What do you want to do nextrdquo ldquoI wouldnrsquot mind working with an orchestrardquo He said ldquoLeave it with merdquo

Then I went on to do some theatre Anyway about 3 or 4 months later he rings me in Brisbane and goes ldquoIrsquove got a couple of dates here in July blah blah blah at The Festival TheatrerdquoIrsquom there ldquoFestival Theatre Wowrdquo because we used to do The Gov ldquoWow Festival Theatre Do you think that is a good ideardquoldquoYeah we are doing it with the Orchestrardquo I said ldquoWhatrdquo He goes ldquoYou told me that you wanted to do it with an orchestra Donrsquot you want to do it anymorerdquo ldquoNo no no I do I dordquo

Vince Contarino started in the Adelaide music scene about 40 years playing in various bands including The Dukes Mega Boys Serpentine and Magnum For the last 30 years he has been performing in his Led Zeppelin tribute band Zep Boys I caught up with Vince by telephone interview

Sue Itrsquos the Zep Boys 30th anniversary this year How does it feel to still be playing in the same band for 30 years

Vince If it was doing nothing but 30 years straight it would be a different story Therersquos been a lot of interesting things that have happened over those 30 years Lots of different projects to keep me stimulated musical projects theatre all sorts To be playing thirty years later I am very proud and Irsquom feeling blessed All the experiences Irsquove had the people Irsquove met the things Irsquove learnt itrsquos been a wonderful journey The best part about it has been the gigs the music and the people coming to the gigs celebrating that we all have one thing in common and that is the love of Led Zeppelin music Itrsquos a bit more than that too It is the love of music and rock music and where it transports us to so itrsquos been wonderful

Sue You have done quite a few shows with Symphony Orchestras in different States Tell me how that came about

Vince We were doing the tour of New Zealand many years ago 2002 or something like that and we were travelling all the way through New Zealand in this little bus type vehicle And we were on the South Island and where they had filmed Lord Of The Rings It was beautiful It evoked that feeling of grandeur We were talking about Lord of The Rings the big production and what a great movie it was and how we could make Led Zeppelin music more epic by adding an orchestra Ha ha ha laugh laugh The thing was you know it was Zep Boys live

ldquoI want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdustrdquo

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Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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never been there and wersquod never seen hookers before We said ldquoWhatrsquos all thisrdquo It was three degrees and they were clad very lightly The guys in the car were laughing ldquoTheyrsquore hookersrdquo ldquoWhatrdquo It was one orsquoclock in the morning and it was freezing David How many gigs did you do on that tour

Pigsy 8 gigs in 10 days and it was called lsquoSleep When Irsquom Deadrsquo tour It was awesome That was super exciting After that we came back and I remember thinking ldquohere we go back to pub gigsrdquo Not that I donrsquot respect that and love playing in pubs It was a culture shock of having two weeks of being spoilt with Taragos and crew and flights and management and ldquoherersquos your hotelrdquo Rockstaritis too Reality check We are back in Adelaide and back on the pub scene

From that I ended up getting picked up by Rob Riley I hadnrsquot played with Rob yet only lived with him Wersquod never been in a band that wasnrsquot just a jam night In rsquo93 Rob asked me to come in the studio and play some bass on the album I went in and did some stuff on that All of a sudden wersquore out on the road for 3 months We did a national tour old school in a car three of us in a bongo van

David What was that like for someone reading this article

Pigsy Awesome It was the best fun Irsquod never spent 3 weeks on a beer diet with peanuts Irsquod never slept under the stars no it was great fun You realise how big Australia is when you are driving around Western Australia and every gig is about 10 hours away

David Did the things that could go wrong usually go wrong

Pigsy Tyres going wrong blow out gigs Our management was in Sydney at the time Kevin Borich was on the same circuit with us with the same management but a week behind us doing the gigs a week later I remember lots of phone calls between him and Rob going ldquoYeah wersquore playing at Derbyrdquo ldquoYeah that gigrsquos not happening nowrdquo So Kevin would be ringing up his management ldquoYeah that gig is gonerdquo So now Irsquove got 7 days of a no beer

established muso playing serious music

Pigsy Well thatrsquos where it started Funnily enough Rob Riley moved into my house with me and my family in Grange No-one knew who I was and I found out years later everyone thought that I was a friend of his from Melbourne So it suddenly got everyone buzzing on this new guy from Melbourne when half of them didnrsquot realise that I was a mate of his from Whyalla So I think there were a few doors opened there but once the doors were open it was like ldquoWow He does play Hersquos from whererdquo That was kind of a weird happening I didnrsquot find out till years later

The Front Page and Just Strait was a massive part of my life It cemented who I was At that stage I was still Rob In rsquo93 I got the chance to go on the Bon Jovi tour with Alan Barnes Brisbane Sydney Melbourne we played all the Entertainment Centres Irsquod never been to Sydney We did Melbourne Tennis Centre and then to cut down on flights they gave us a Tarago I still remember the night we were driving into Sydney Tzanetto and myself had

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Pigsy in Bon lsquoNrsquo All

diet and nowhere to stay

David I always wondered what goes on with touring bands when yoursquove got too much time between gigs and are too far from going home and too soon to get to the next gig

Pigsy Well the days between are the part that drives you bonkers Itrsquos like the guys at the top end of the scale spend so much time in airports and it drives them bonkers Itrsquos all about gigging and having fun and doing your thing and getting your songs out there Then there is all this time in between Especially in a band that is not at a U2 or Rolling Stones level where there is no Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday gigs unless you are Baby Animals or Barnsy that you can run a venue and still fill it up on a Tuesday night So there is a lot of down time if you are not that big that really tests you It makes you think what are you doing out here especially if yoursquove got family You could quite easily develop drinking and smoking habits because there is so much down time What am I going to do Irsquom going to get drunk That might not be your usual course of life but you are sitting in a hotel room if you are lucky or sitting in a car Plenty of time spent in cars and sleeping in vans on the side of the road But you still wouldnrsquot give it up Once yoursquove been out there and tasted it even the down side and the bad things itrsquos part of it It is totally a learning curve Irsquove had so much go wrong but so much go right There is no way I would go back and go down another course Too many life experiences Itrsquos been frickenrsquo awesome

David Have you seen from your time when you started in the early rsquo80rsquos to the people

who are coming into the music scene now that the touring scene has changed

Pigsy Irsquom thinking and Irsquom hoping that it is starting to get a circuit again In the rsquo80rsquos when I was just a kid more of a punter than any type of musician I was just playing and opening up for bands I just remember the circuit being massive and in Adelaide it was four or five nights a week It was Misex The Angels Australian Crawl Barnsey all those bands were out there doing gigs and being on tour every night of the week and they were all full houses I just remember the circuit thinning out a bit I moved here in the early rsquo90rsquos I watched that couple of years there where I was in bands doing all these big rooms around town and all of a sudden about early rsquo93 these big rooms were gone and they were all made into pokie bars It wasnrsquot just pokies it was our mentality that didnrsquot help as well Suddenly all the big rooms like the Elizabeth Tavern werenrsquot there any more The gigs were still there but we were all moved into the front bar So it made the scene feel a bit cheaper We were no longer a venue band wersquod all became front bar bands overnight There was still gigs there so we werenrsquot going to bite the hand that fed us This was different but it was still a gig So that changed a lot

About the same time I got a phone call on a Sunday morning from Vince Contarino It was like ldquowhat are you up tordquo ldquoRecovering from a gig last nightrdquo ldquoCan you put your bass and your bass gear in a cab and come down to the studiordquo

So I got there and I was sitting there with Nick Love Louis Vince and Paul Kaiser listening to the Adult Toys stuff ldquoWe want you to do a couple of bass tracksrdquo Whenrdquo ldquoNowrdquo That was an exciting moment Irsquod been seeing the Zep Boys play since I was a kid and I remember seeing Paul play in metal bands in pubs in Whyalla when I shouldnrsquot have been in a pub and thought ldquowow these guys are amazingrdquo All of a sudden they have thrown me in a cab and got me in the studio and gone ldquoplayrdquo So that was a pretty exciting timeIt was interesting to find out how this happened ldquoWhat made you call merdquoIt was the same studio that we recorded all Rob Rileyrsquos stuff in They were sitting there

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listening to bass sounds and tracks They said ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo Louis said ldquoThatrsquos Pigsyrdquo That was what persuaded them to give me a call So there is another stepping stone I owe to Rob Just starting to realise how much Rob had influenced my social circle So that was the decision they had heard some bass tracks Irsquod done on an album the year before and said ldquoletrsquos call him nowrdquo We knew each other we were friends but we just hadnrsquot ever thought about playing together or doing projects together It went from there I ended up playing a couple of tracks - Animal and Poison Forest - and the film clips That was awesome That led into me being in the Zep Boys as we used call them ldquothe Zeppindalesrdquo very handsome men with hair and six packs I am definitely not the most handsome man and I definitely donrsquot have a six pack I have a keg Getting taken into that fold gave everyone a giggle even me

David When I first met you I saw this larger than life character and thought you were a bikie but you were so gentle and welcoming

Irsquove sent out a facebook post asking one of your fans to ask you a question Wersquove got a couple of questions from Tontorsquos Page

Tontorsquos Page What made you get into music

Pigsy Well itrsquos something that Irsquove grown up around although I didnrsquot have direct contact with family musician members Though it was only in the last year I actually found out about an uncle who had bought me a drum kit when I was two or three He kept in contact with my mother and watched me grow up He was my fatherrsquos brother who Irsquove still never met He died of cancer a couple of years ago

I sort of grew up just knowing music Having a guitar thrown at me at seven and wanting that having a drum kit from three and just beating that Bands that influence me Funnily enough for the way I look with the tattoos and the rock exterior I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head Irsquom surprised I didnrsquot become a synth player Anything that had keyboards in it was just my thing I just loved it Guitar was a good thing and it has paid my way through life but I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head INXS Noiseworks Mental As Anything I loved Aussie Rock I

didnrsquot get into any of that rock stuff - Free Zeppelin or Sabbath - till the rsquo90rsquos and I was in my twenties by then I was actually a complete synth head Irsquom divulging a lot here Until I came to Adelaide and I joined Just Strait the Zep Boys and Rob Riley band I lsquod never been in a guitar rock band I was always in a keyboard band Every band I was in had a keyboard player and was always very synth based Irsquod say the rsquo80rsquos Aussie rock

Tontorsquos Page Who is your idol and if you could be onstage with them who would it be

Pigsy Half of it has come to fruition Irsquove always been into the Aussie rock thing and Rose Tattoo even though they were definitely not a synth band I just loved it when their album in rsquo92 came out with I Canrsquot Be Beaten and Scarred For Life So I always very much admired Angry Rob Riley and Pete Wells and then to suddenly be in a band with Rob Riley and touring with him

The other one is all my life Irsquove been a massive fan of John Farnham From seeing him sing in LRB when I was a teenager That would be a dream come true Irsquom friends with his son Rob on Facebook He sounds like his Dad and is an amazing musician So one of the two who I dreamt of being in a band with has come to fruition but the other hasnrsquot yet but I will never give up Thanks Tonto

David We talk about living a very good rock n roll lifestyle with all the excesses the trials and tribulations and that

Pigsy There are definitely plenty of excesses in rock n roll That comes from the down time You might get drunk at a gig but yoursquore drunk on Monday and Tuesday waiting for Wednesday to play

After doing the Zep Boys and a few things I moved to Sydney in 2000 and lived with Pat Picket and Jason Howard and working for the band Primary Then came back in 2000 and I ended up falling into mixing at Le Rox live (or Breakers) which within a couple of months I somehow ended up being the Entertainment Manager and booking all the bands I had a bit of a run at the new metal scene on itrsquos last legs with Full Frontal Lobotomy

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We ended up being number 1 on the SAMIA charts We were there for several weeks and then we got pushed off by Parkway Drive and I Killed The Prom Queen Who just knocked us off the charts My first hearing of them was being knocked off the SAMIA charts Now they are on Epitah Records and they are a huge concern They are headlining festivals in Europe They have gone from being Byron Bay boys on Resistor and now Massive 15 years later I So it doesnrsquot feel so bad when you are knocked off by the band of the decade

David So what happened next

Pigsy I started having a label called Big Phat Adelaide through SonyBMG It was the Red Shore who ended up going through the roof Later That Night I had Low from Queensland all signed to my label Irsquod actually came in at the wrong end of the industry That was about 2005 or 2006 and by then pirating had gone through the roof I remember later that night I had the master in my hands ready to press and I find a link to their new album online I hadnrsquot got it to the printing stage yet but had got it mastered but not pressed and printed If bands donrsquot sell albums at the gigs they get downloaded He said ldquoIrsquove got the same problemrdquo We were getting one download in an hour he was getting 100 downloads every hour It just put a major hole in the industry and so we just shut shop The label was going for eighteen months

Sue Your label was through Modern Music who had distribution through Sony

Pigsy Yes a subsidiary through Modern Music It was just getting too hard It was actually costing money for the pressing and printing For every cd in a kids hand there was 4 downloaded So I went away from that and then was at a music shop I must have had rocks in my head

David I would have imagined it would be fun

Pigsy It was a lot of fun I hung out with a lot of good people It was an awesome 3 or 4 years It led into things like doing gigs with Steve Vai During the record label time I really wasnrsquot doing any playing I had the shop going and the label going I was doing the occasional

fill in gig with cover bands from Salisbury to Morphett Vale Then I got the itch to go and play live again In 2011 I got the chance to book for Mastercraft

I thought ldquoHeck yeah Half of these acts I grew up with If I can hang out with these guys for a week then Irsquom inrdquo So I thought I would bring Full Frontal Lobotomy back to life again So I grabbed Jorge a young guy Cameron and another young guy Andrew Abbott Irsquod know him since he was 12 He came around for a jam and he got the gig So we went out with that and it was awesome The Full Frontal Lobotomy band did a spot in Adelaide The rest of the tour there was massive bands from every State on it So we just did the Mastercraft set That was awesome Rockstaritis stuff again The last time for us especially me and Jorge was 1993 Wersquod have an 8 year break We were back in the big time

David Did you find it hard to get back into it

Pigsy We are back Itrsquos awesome Jorge and I are the whores of the metal scene Wersquod play at the opening of a letter

Pigsy Shortlived It was only a week Then back to pub gigs again Not a good time and not a good decision by me I got roped into getting involved in politics I pulled the videos down and pulled the track off iTunes I got involved with one of the political parties I did a track called Enough is Enough anti carbon tax It got taken to Canberra and played on the lawn on Parliament House I was the muppet of a management person This was 2011

David Yoursquove also had short stints in other bands such as Bon rsquon All

Pigsy Yes Irsquove had a few short stints in and out of bands Like filling in with High Voltage when JJ is away on holidays a member of Bon Nrsquo All for a couple of years on and off and on and off Redback Fever I did an Angels thing for a little while there Let It Be Beatles I was actually the founding member with Michael back in the day Yes I spend a lot of time in concepts Along with playing in Rokhouse and filling in with other bands

David Is there is anyone thatrsquos musically

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inclined in Adelaide who does not know you

Pigsy Therersquos a new generation David Irsquom finding that now as you get over 30 and Irsquom a little bit over that a lot over that you are forgotten very quickly Unless of course you are a Jimmy Barnes or a massive artist As a local artist you really have to make a stand otherwise from generation to generation itrsquos like ldquowhorsquos that old fartrdquo The first hurdle is not getting insulted by them and then not spending too much time trying to bore them with ldquoDo you know who I used to berdquo That could be a trap as well

David When you name drop and no-one has heard of any of them

Pigsy Yes it gets to that stage Irsquom saying to some of these young fellarsquos there are guys who are massive and have written some massive songs and been in massive bands in Australia and they know the band but they donrsquot know any of the membersrsquo names They say ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo I say ldquoDonrsquot worry sunshine go on the net Google is your best friendrdquo

Sue So you released a single too

Pigsy The one for the Canberra ldquoEnough is Enoughrdquo went 118 on the national ARIA charts which is awesome for a song but because it was a political comment opinion song about a month in after some nasty death type threats and attacks from the other side -politics keep away from it People either loved it and were 100 for it or they hated it and were 100 against it So I actually pulled the YouTube video down and pulled the single off of iTunes because I realised although I agreed with what Irsquod written and the content that I was against the carbon tax I wasnrsquot that strongly against it that I would have put myself and my family in danger So then I bounced to the next stage where I did a single for a young fella Leo who had inoperable cancer He was two years old and we were trying to raise money to see what they could do The family was just an average Australian working family and he was related to a good friend of someone right up there in the industry We were just trying to help It wasnrsquot just because it was someone we knew it was a good cause We put a single

out for that We went to Sydney and played in 2012 at the Gaelic Club We had a great gig there with four other bands and raised some money We put the single out for that which was Live My Life At that stage I think I was calling myself the Spencer band That was basically the guys who had done the Lobotomy and Mastercraft tour with me but now we were wearing suits and playing acoustic guitar

I forgot something really funny In 2010 Irsquod actually put together a band called The Thieves with a bunch of banjos and mandolins and with young Ben He was helping me out at the shop He was playing in a little punk band called Perfectly Frank I spoke to him the drummer and bass player We thought it would be really good to something folk yet punk but you need mandolins and banjos for that Okay Irsquom going to buy a mandolin and a banjo Funnily enough Irsquove oversold the act which hasnrsquot even had itrsquos rehearsal yet or any original songs to Vince Contarino Enter Vince from stage left and said ldquoVince youlsquove got two shows coming up at the Gov Do you want an opening act What do you reckon Itrsquos just acoustic a bit of banjo and and a bit of mandolinrdquo He says ldquoWhatrdquo ldquoIrsquom playing banjo and mandolinrdquo ldquoOkay you can open uprdquo

So we thought letrsquos not be Ben and Spencer or Spencer and Ben letrsquos call it The Thieves All of a sudden because of Vincersquos high rotation advertising we became ldquoOh The Thieves Who are The Thievesrdquo We were everywhere on the net and on television and all the pull through All of a sudden Irsquom getting a call from Sasha Sewell ldquoPigsy what is this Thieves thingrdquo ldquoIt is pseudo punk acoustic folk trip bandrdquo He said ldquoAwesome 29th January do you want to put it aside for merdquoI said ldquoSurerdquo My little brain said January 29th is Adelaide Big Day out I just melted He wouldnrsquot say that to me Irsquove googled and then Irsquom getting excited without any factsldquoBen I think we have been booked for Big Day Out I think wersquove been booked for Big Day Outrdquo

Sasha said ldquoIrsquom going to come and see you at The Govrdquo I said ldquoItrsquos not the band itrsquos just the duordquo He said ldquoI want to see the bandrdquo

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Wersquod hadnrsquot had a rehearsal yet We were still only a duo We didnrsquot even have a band yet He knew the calibre of who was doing it and the fact that we were all over tv and itrsquos bigger than Ben Hur We werenrsquot even as big as an ashtray at that stage We hadnrsquot even done a rehearsal and this stuff was happening So we got a banjo and mandolin that week and went in the show every night We were there till 10 orsquoclock every night Me learning to play the instruments and him pulling out a chord progression that was cool and singing about ldquodrink up your poisonrdquo and ldquoa punch in the far never felt so goodrdquo and those classic type punk innuendos and turned them into songs All of a sudden it went from there That was a killer ride Our actual first ever actual show was supporting Sham 69 at Enigma Bar We hadnrsquot done anything yet and we were doing international supports So it was the power of social media and just doing the packs up enough to make it look like we were a big band Then hoping wersquove the goods and while we are onstage everyone doesnrsquot throw bricks at us It was a live show By the time we got it together we had Cat Williams renowned number 1 chick skater on acoustic guitar a bunch of young guys our mandolin player was originally Benrsquos little brother who used to do backflips on stage while playing mandolin It was a live show that you just went wow Hence we did the Big Day Out and then it just rolled We were flat out Filling up Enigma filling up The Gov filling up Fowlers All original We put an EP out called ldquoDrink Up Your Poisonrdquo which I tried to rehash with Big Phat Adelaide So I had BPA001 for the record label and re-released it under that It really went well to the point that I definitely became an alcoholic We were playing a lot as a duo during the week and Saturday and Sundays as a full band It was some of the most exciting times of my life As all things come to an end and being told ldquostop drinking you are going to dierdquo So you stop drinking and you start refocusing and wake up and think that playing banjo in a punk band isnrsquot what I am all about

Sue Is that when you found God

Pigsy Yes actually I then caught up with an old friend of mine Anthony Tucker whose band I used to book into Breakers and Le Rox He had become a pasteur Funny story I didnrsquot

go there as a Christian even though I always had faith I went there as a hired sound guyldquoSunday mornings itrsquos a 730 start We canrsquot afford much Do you want to come in and mix the bandrdquo Irsquom thinking Irsquom going to rock up and there is one mic and a pa that is crusty So I rock up there and itrsquos all real gear and a real pa First Sunday morning a 730 start I was getting home at 5am from gigs so shower and straight to church Still drinking Second week same thing Three weeks in I had an epithamy The band were doing a Hillsong song and I arose and found myself standing there crying Never been around the Christian circle Irsquom a big tattooed tough guy I was freaking out trying to hide it ldquoThere is something in my eyerdquo There is no way anyone is going to see me cry I actually went to Kevin and Anthony after and said ldquoI donrsquot know whatrsquos going on I canrsquot stop cryingrdquoldquoYour heart is opening up to something you loverdquo

From there I went through to doing religious education and being a counsellor Going to national conferences That was my life solid for two years I still love the guys and I still go there I got to the stage where I realised that I couldnrsquot offload other peoplersquos problems Irsquod go into a counselling session just helping people and theyrsquod walk away light hearted and Irsquod walk away feeling like I have bricks in my guts I canrsquot help people if Irsquom broken In a counselling situation you hand it on to God and if you donrsquot know how to do that then you are bogged down and I was heavy bogged At this stage I was doing stuff at the Hampstead and Repat with John Swan Just acoustic stuff I was going in and playing for the patients and returned soldiers

David Whatrsquos that like going through the epithamy then working with someone who is considered a legend in music and working with him closely and taking that passion to help ing people who are in hospital and so broken physically

Pigsy It was still a heavy thing in my heart to be there but you realise that you are helping them and it lifts that feeling It just feels good We are so caught up in our first world problems My car wonrsquot start Irsquove stubbed my toes Irsquove broken my arm These people are

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bedridden these people are broken some canrsquot talk My life is pretty awesome and I want to share some of that with them John is 100 like that as well He is awesome Hersquos at the Salvos every Wednesday night feeding the homeless People donrsquot realise because he doesnrsquot want the accolades he doesnrsquot want to be idolised He just wants to help these people Hersquos full time I spend a couple of days a week helping these people

I love helping people I suppose the first thing yoursquove got to do is protect your own heart If you give 100 away itrsquos definitely not a bad thing but if you are broken you canrsquot help people So I realised that at that level it gets to me too much I just help when I can in a lesser capacity but not in a lesser capacity I definitely havenrsquot moved away from the church

Sue Did you get baptised

Pigsy Yes back in 2013 on Christmas Eve I had the whole family there and the whole dunking process We had full water baptism It was awesome

Sue You were raised Catholic and are you now Pentacostical

Pigsy Yes I am Pentacostical Christian None of my beliefs were threatened by the other so it went from there My family all tripped out I remember getting an inbox from my sister saying ldquoYoursquove finally found where you should berdquo and my family arenrsquot religous They were saying ldquoWe always know this is where you would end uprdquo ldquoWhat If I didnrsquot know then you didnrsquot knowrdquo

David Is it something that theyrsquove always seen in you since you were a kid

Pigsy Since I was a kid Irsquove always tried to help people

Sue Did you go to Sunday School when you were young

Pigsy No but a private high school - St Johns College I was raised by my Grandmother I got to High School I thought ldquoUniform religion What are you doing to merdquo I went there and

it was awesome Halfway through Year Nine I realised that they werenrsquot very strict on their truancy By that stage I was living on a farm and it was 20km out of town and we didnrsquot have a phone so it was very easy not to go to school I turned 14 in March of that year and it was my last day of school I remember going home and saying Irsquom not going back to school Irsquom over it 24 hours later I got a job working in a plant nursery From there I was doing that and then into music

Sue What was your favourite subject at school

Pigsy Art and music Look who has won the painting prize again I was right into it till Grade Three then I got put into Miss Barbara Williamsrsquo class That was when my life changed She was from Adelaide this hotshot teacher They went looking for musical students to put in her class I ended up in her class and playing guitar and it went from there

Sue What instruments do you play

Pigsy Anything that is not brass or woodwind instruments Keyboards drums bass piano - badly mandolin banjo bazouki

Sue Do you record at home Do you play all the instruments yourself

Pigsy Yes most of my demos I do myself Especially when you get to that musicianrsquos life where you are recording at one in the morning Itrsquos a bit hard to call your mates to come over So many half finished demos Thatrsquos the bad thing about working at home on your own equipment You over edit over think and for every five songs you get out there there is fifty songs there that are not good enough but no-one else has heard it Thatrsquos a real trap when you got your own studios You are not looking at the clock saying this is costing five hundred dollars You get complacent

Sue Do you make your own video clips

Pigsy Yes you have to do everything yourself The booking of venues has come through having to book my bands myself The venue owner says ldquoYou are really hard to deal with and you always seem to be getting your own

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way Will you work with usrdquo Thatrsquos how I started booking at Le Rox in 2000 It was just through being in a band and being a ball breaker to the venues and them saying ldquowe are going to hire you because if you work from this side of the fence like that letrsquos see how you work from the other side of the fence for usrdquo Now Irsquom back in booking venues again

My friends Nick and Alex I know from the Marble Bar days in the city Wersquove come in and gone ldquoletrsquos make a go of itrdquo A music venture concern not just a pub on the corner First we got a pa and a stage and make it from a pub on the corner into a venue What bands are around There are the circuit bands Letrsquos get some people who arenrsquot from Port Adelaide as well to come and enjoy Port Adelaide as well So we are bringing in bands from Norwood and Salisbury not just the local bands

Sue Who is Norah Van

Pigsy Norah Van is basically our version of the Front Page Allstars

Sue There is no Norah

Pigsy No Originally I was going to call it Bloody Norah I thought no itrsquos a bit bogan What seems to be really cool is having a girlrsquos name Itrsquos got Mick from Let It Be Beatles in it itrsquos got Pete from Evenflow itrsquos got Jorge from Rock The Boss We rotate some players Itrsquos a great little band with rotating singers We donrsquot usually have the same singers twice in a row Itrsquos the beauty of a non static lineup as it keeps it exciting for the players and the punters too Good for the venue and good for the punters too Itrsquos been doing awesome Being a social media nut like I am Sorry to everyone out there yoursquove all been tagged at least once this week

Itrsquos a really hard market now I remember buying a house in Port Adelaide 20 years ago and she was a rough suburb - it was men are men beer drinkers wharfies It was hard I remember coming down here when I was in my twenties and thinking ldquoWhat have I donerdquo Now itrsquos all sweethearts and families So our biggest hurdle is convincing people itrsquos a family suburb now

David It comes across very strongly in all your Facebook posts that you are a family man

Pigsy I think family is really a strong thing with me because it keeps my sanity In the entertainment industry there is a lot of insanity I keep them separate When itrsquos family time it is hard because of mobile phone and Facebook so you are always contactable but when thatrsquos the day it would take an emergency to get me away from that In the rsquo90rsquos and 2000rsquos I went through where I was just focused on becoming a rockstar of getting bigger and becoming a household name Itrsquos not sour grapes that it never happened but I think it would have drove me insane if it did I might have been a nut job It may have destroyed my psyche and destroyed me as a person There was a lot of energy used on that But now I donrsquot know if that is what I wanted Of course if I had made it and made a million dollars then that would be a different story There was a lot of energy used where family were ignored and friends were ignored I realised that 15 years ago that the 100 people that were in my direct social circle or in my life were musicians and I had no normal friends That was an epitomy in itself I need to know some normal people The level that people work at as musicians mentally not saying they are dumb or smart because there are both levels of the scale they are very focused Your whole conversation is music your whole social life is music your whole going out is to see a band None of this going to a cafe to have a coffee and just hang out Is a band playing there If not Irsquom not going You get into that rut where everything is about live music

Sue Yoursquove gone from playing in a band to doing solo gigs

Pigsy Itrsquos just the time thing I love getting up and playing and being around people and being onstage but I cannot say that I like being locked in a room with a bunch of smelly blokes including myself bashing through songs to learn

Irsquom still writing Irsquom still recording Irsquove changed my focus on my writing style being that now there is not a lot of keyboards After going through the Irish music thing and through the

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whole mandolin thing I enjoy that angle of lsquoacousticityrsquo if there is such a word

David Your whole journey has been amazing

Pigsy Journey is a good word It has been a journey Sitting back there always been times there where I have had addiction to substance abuse I think especially the young striving musician and itrsquos not everyone Irsquom speaking for myself but you can fall into that substance abuse being alcohol or pot or whatever your substance of choice is For some people it becomes love or girls or with some people it can be success Success can be the biggest drug Striving for that you can run yourself into the wall I did that for 10 or 12 years That was all I could focus on Block friends block family Focus focus win win

David Is it a byproduct of your alto ego

Pigsy Definitely Wersquove all got egos If anyone says that they havenrsquot got an ego and they play music for themselves I will hand them a lentil burger and a necklace made out of flowers I love music Itrsquos not what I am but it is a big part of my life and my love There is some ego The largest part is probably creativity and actually finishing something and being creative Irsquom sorry but everyone likes to be appreciated You donrsquot spend 30 years of your life doing something and saying ldquoWell I donrsquot care if you like itrdquo That sounds like sour grapes to me Of course you care if other people like it otherwise you wouldnrsquot do it Thatrsquos not from an ego point of view thatrsquos just from feeling successful Everyone has different levels of feeling successful Ten years ago my point of success was being on tv every night and playing the big venues every week and having my name on everyonersquos lips Now itrsquos getting up every day and playing a gig a week and hanging out with my family hanging out with my grandson hanging out with my friends having a coffee I find that soothing and I find that successful Things like that change and where your focus is and your points of what you call success

David What does the future hold for Pigsy

Pigsy Irsquom definitely here for the long haul Sorry for all the haters Family and music and

just trying to get on with everyone If I can make someone smile or forget about how bad their day is I love doing that It is a focus but it is not everything about me I want to play every weekend and do gigs and have fun myself and I love doing that but that is not everything about me Family would be my strongest focus now but it is not detracting from music As you get older you can actually find spaces to fit everything without saying ldquoIrsquove got to do this today as I didnrsquot do it yesterdayrdquo Cool Irsquoll do it tomorrow As long as there is no-one waiting on a deadline you can do it tomorrow

David When you get to your standard of success a lot of the musicians donrsquot necessarily plan for the future

Pigsy I think the biggest thing we all overlook is looking into our future and how we are going to live when we get older If I stop gigging I am broke The smart ones have got a trade behind themselves or done something in their off time

Sue So you havenrsquot created a business just a job for yourself

Pigsy Even as a consultant if I hand the reigns over to someone else they are not going to do it like me I found that with a couple of gigs Irsquove done then if Irsquom are not involved then they are not doing it Irsquom not a bighead Irsquom a social media nut I post at two four six eight ten in the morning midday five orsquoclock six orsquoclock I donrsquot sleep a lot I loved MySpace I was the last to go on Facebook out of my group It doesnrsquot have video it doesnrsquot have gifs I hated it but everyone was on it

Irsquom a pretty simple kind of guy Everyone do their bit in getting live music live again and go and support a pub that supports live bands duos and solos Letrsquos all get on Stop the hate on Facebook It is such an awesome social media involvement catchupinformation platform Letrsquos fill it with music and love To all the haters learn to love yes Irsquom a hippie

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Vince ContarinoWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

not such a bad idea and I put it Mario Maiola when I came back It was when I first started working with him back then and I actually tried to convince him not to promote the Zep Boys I always thought rock music was dead and buried I said ldquoMario save your effort do something that at least renumerates you that makes you money back for all your effort you put back in but I donrsquot know I just donrsquot trust this whole rock game anymore The venues are gonerdquo

He said ldquoOk leave it with merdquo He believed in it And when I came back he said ldquoSee that was good What do you want to do nextrdquo ldquoI wouldnrsquot mind working with an orchestrardquo He said ldquoLeave it with merdquo

Then I went on to do some theatre Anyway about 3 or 4 months later he rings me in Brisbane and goes ldquoIrsquove got a couple of dates here in July blah blah blah at The Festival TheatrerdquoIrsquom there ldquoFestival Theatre Wowrdquo because we used to do The Gov ldquoWow Festival Theatre Do you think that is a good ideardquoldquoYeah we are doing it with the Orchestrardquo I said ldquoWhatrdquo He goes ldquoYou told me that you wanted to do it with an orchestra Donrsquot you want to do it anymorerdquo ldquoNo no no I do I dordquo

Vince Contarino started in the Adelaide music scene about 40 years playing in various bands including The Dukes Mega Boys Serpentine and Magnum For the last 30 years he has been performing in his Led Zeppelin tribute band Zep Boys I caught up with Vince by telephone interview

Sue Itrsquos the Zep Boys 30th anniversary this year How does it feel to still be playing in the same band for 30 years

Vince If it was doing nothing but 30 years straight it would be a different story Therersquos been a lot of interesting things that have happened over those 30 years Lots of different projects to keep me stimulated musical projects theatre all sorts To be playing thirty years later I am very proud and Irsquom feeling blessed All the experiences Irsquove had the people Irsquove met the things Irsquove learnt itrsquos been a wonderful journey The best part about it has been the gigs the music and the people coming to the gigs celebrating that we all have one thing in common and that is the love of Led Zeppelin music Itrsquos a bit more than that too It is the love of music and rock music and where it transports us to so itrsquos been wonderful

Sue You have done quite a few shows with Symphony Orchestras in different States Tell me how that came about

Vince We were doing the tour of New Zealand many years ago 2002 or something like that and we were travelling all the way through New Zealand in this little bus type vehicle And we were on the South Island and where they had filmed Lord Of The Rings It was beautiful It evoked that feeling of grandeur We were talking about Lord of The Rings the big production and what a great movie it was and how we could make Led Zeppelin music more epic by adding an orchestra Ha ha ha laugh laugh The thing was you know it was Zep Boys live

ldquoI want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdustrdquo

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Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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never been there and wersquod never seen hookers before We said ldquoWhatrsquos all thisrdquo It was three degrees and they were clad very lightly The guys in the car were laughing ldquoTheyrsquore hookersrdquo ldquoWhatrdquo It was one orsquoclock in the morning and it was freezing David How many gigs did you do on that tour

Pigsy 8 gigs in 10 days and it was called lsquoSleep When Irsquom Deadrsquo tour It was awesome That was super exciting After that we came back and I remember thinking ldquohere we go back to pub gigsrdquo Not that I donrsquot respect that and love playing in pubs It was a culture shock of having two weeks of being spoilt with Taragos and crew and flights and management and ldquoherersquos your hotelrdquo Rockstaritis too Reality check We are back in Adelaide and back on the pub scene

From that I ended up getting picked up by Rob Riley I hadnrsquot played with Rob yet only lived with him Wersquod never been in a band that wasnrsquot just a jam night In rsquo93 Rob asked me to come in the studio and play some bass on the album I went in and did some stuff on that All of a sudden wersquore out on the road for 3 months We did a national tour old school in a car three of us in a bongo van

David What was that like for someone reading this article

Pigsy Awesome It was the best fun Irsquod never spent 3 weeks on a beer diet with peanuts Irsquod never slept under the stars no it was great fun You realise how big Australia is when you are driving around Western Australia and every gig is about 10 hours away

David Did the things that could go wrong usually go wrong

Pigsy Tyres going wrong blow out gigs Our management was in Sydney at the time Kevin Borich was on the same circuit with us with the same management but a week behind us doing the gigs a week later I remember lots of phone calls between him and Rob going ldquoYeah wersquore playing at Derbyrdquo ldquoYeah that gigrsquos not happening nowrdquo So Kevin would be ringing up his management ldquoYeah that gig is gonerdquo So now Irsquove got 7 days of a no beer

established muso playing serious music

Pigsy Well thatrsquos where it started Funnily enough Rob Riley moved into my house with me and my family in Grange No-one knew who I was and I found out years later everyone thought that I was a friend of his from Melbourne So it suddenly got everyone buzzing on this new guy from Melbourne when half of them didnrsquot realise that I was a mate of his from Whyalla So I think there were a few doors opened there but once the doors were open it was like ldquoWow He does play Hersquos from whererdquo That was kind of a weird happening I didnrsquot find out till years later

The Front Page and Just Strait was a massive part of my life It cemented who I was At that stage I was still Rob In rsquo93 I got the chance to go on the Bon Jovi tour with Alan Barnes Brisbane Sydney Melbourne we played all the Entertainment Centres Irsquod never been to Sydney We did Melbourne Tennis Centre and then to cut down on flights they gave us a Tarago I still remember the night we were driving into Sydney Tzanetto and myself had

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Pigsy in Bon lsquoNrsquo All

diet and nowhere to stay

David I always wondered what goes on with touring bands when yoursquove got too much time between gigs and are too far from going home and too soon to get to the next gig

Pigsy Well the days between are the part that drives you bonkers Itrsquos like the guys at the top end of the scale spend so much time in airports and it drives them bonkers Itrsquos all about gigging and having fun and doing your thing and getting your songs out there Then there is all this time in between Especially in a band that is not at a U2 or Rolling Stones level where there is no Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday gigs unless you are Baby Animals or Barnsy that you can run a venue and still fill it up on a Tuesday night So there is a lot of down time if you are not that big that really tests you It makes you think what are you doing out here especially if yoursquove got family You could quite easily develop drinking and smoking habits because there is so much down time What am I going to do Irsquom going to get drunk That might not be your usual course of life but you are sitting in a hotel room if you are lucky or sitting in a car Plenty of time spent in cars and sleeping in vans on the side of the road But you still wouldnrsquot give it up Once yoursquove been out there and tasted it even the down side and the bad things itrsquos part of it It is totally a learning curve Irsquove had so much go wrong but so much go right There is no way I would go back and go down another course Too many life experiences Itrsquos been frickenrsquo awesome

David Have you seen from your time when you started in the early rsquo80rsquos to the people

who are coming into the music scene now that the touring scene has changed

Pigsy Irsquom thinking and Irsquom hoping that it is starting to get a circuit again In the rsquo80rsquos when I was just a kid more of a punter than any type of musician I was just playing and opening up for bands I just remember the circuit being massive and in Adelaide it was four or five nights a week It was Misex The Angels Australian Crawl Barnsey all those bands were out there doing gigs and being on tour every night of the week and they were all full houses I just remember the circuit thinning out a bit I moved here in the early rsquo90rsquos I watched that couple of years there where I was in bands doing all these big rooms around town and all of a sudden about early rsquo93 these big rooms were gone and they were all made into pokie bars It wasnrsquot just pokies it was our mentality that didnrsquot help as well Suddenly all the big rooms like the Elizabeth Tavern werenrsquot there any more The gigs were still there but we were all moved into the front bar So it made the scene feel a bit cheaper We were no longer a venue band wersquod all became front bar bands overnight There was still gigs there so we werenrsquot going to bite the hand that fed us This was different but it was still a gig So that changed a lot

About the same time I got a phone call on a Sunday morning from Vince Contarino It was like ldquowhat are you up tordquo ldquoRecovering from a gig last nightrdquo ldquoCan you put your bass and your bass gear in a cab and come down to the studiordquo

So I got there and I was sitting there with Nick Love Louis Vince and Paul Kaiser listening to the Adult Toys stuff ldquoWe want you to do a couple of bass tracksrdquo Whenrdquo ldquoNowrdquo That was an exciting moment Irsquod been seeing the Zep Boys play since I was a kid and I remember seeing Paul play in metal bands in pubs in Whyalla when I shouldnrsquot have been in a pub and thought ldquowow these guys are amazingrdquo All of a sudden they have thrown me in a cab and got me in the studio and gone ldquoplayrdquo So that was a pretty exciting timeIt was interesting to find out how this happened ldquoWhat made you call merdquoIt was the same studio that we recorded all Rob Rileyrsquos stuff in They were sitting there

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listening to bass sounds and tracks They said ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo Louis said ldquoThatrsquos Pigsyrdquo That was what persuaded them to give me a call So there is another stepping stone I owe to Rob Just starting to realise how much Rob had influenced my social circle So that was the decision they had heard some bass tracks Irsquod done on an album the year before and said ldquoletrsquos call him nowrdquo We knew each other we were friends but we just hadnrsquot ever thought about playing together or doing projects together It went from there I ended up playing a couple of tracks - Animal and Poison Forest - and the film clips That was awesome That led into me being in the Zep Boys as we used call them ldquothe Zeppindalesrdquo very handsome men with hair and six packs I am definitely not the most handsome man and I definitely donrsquot have a six pack I have a keg Getting taken into that fold gave everyone a giggle even me

David When I first met you I saw this larger than life character and thought you were a bikie but you were so gentle and welcoming

Irsquove sent out a facebook post asking one of your fans to ask you a question Wersquove got a couple of questions from Tontorsquos Page

Tontorsquos Page What made you get into music

Pigsy Well itrsquos something that Irsquove grown up around although I didnrsquot have direct contact with family musician members Though it was only in the last year I actually found out about an uncle who had bought me a drum kit when I was two or three He kept in contact with my mother and watched me grow up He was my fatherrsquos brother who Irsquove still never met He died of cancer a couple of years ago

I sort of grew up just knowing music Having a guitar thrown at me at seven and wanting that having a drum kit from three and just beating that Bands that influence me Funnily enough for the way I look with the tattoos and the rock exterior I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head Irsquom surprised I didnrsquot become a synth player Anything that had keyboards in it was just my thing I just loved it Guitar was a good thing and it has paid my way through life but I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head INXS Noiseworks Mental As Anything I loved Aussie Rock I

didnrsquot get into any of that rock stuff - Free Zeppelin or Sabbath - till the rsquo90rsquos and I was in my twenties by then I was actually a complete synth head Irsquom divulging a lot here Until I came to Adelaide and I joined Just Strait the Zep Boys and Rob Riley band I lsquod never been in a guitar rock band I was always in a keyboard band Every band I was in had a keyboard player and was always very synth based Irsquod say the rsquo80rsquos Aussie rock

Tontorsquos Page Who is your idol and if you could be onstage with them who would it be

Pigsy Half of it has come to fruition Irsquove always been into the Aussie rock thing and Rose Tattoo even though they were definitely not a synth band I just loved it when their album in rsquo92 came out with I Canrsquot Be Beaten and Scarred For Life So I always very much admired Angry Rob Riley and Pete Wells and then to suddenly be in a band with Rob Riley and touring with him

The other one is all my life Irsquove been a massive fan of John Farnham From seeing him sing in LRB when I was a teenager That would be a dream come true Irsquom friends with his son Rob on Facebook He sounds like his Dad and is an amazing musician So one of the two who I dreamt of being in a band with has come to fruition but the other hasnrsquot yet but I will never give up Thanks Tonto

David We talk about living a very good rock n roll lifestyle with all the excesses the trials and tribulations and that

Pigsy There are definitely plenty of excesses in rock n roll That comes from the down time You might get drunk at a gig but yoursquore drunk on Monday and Tuesday waiting for Wednesday to play

After doing the Zep Boys and a few things I moved to Sydney in 2000 and lived with Pat Picket and Jason Howard and working for the band Primary Then came back in 2000 and I ended up falling into mixing at Le Rox live (or Breakers) which within a couple of months I somehow ended up being the Entertainment Manager and booking all the bands I had a bit of a run at the new metal scene on itrsquos last legs with Full Frontal Lobotomy

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We ended up being number 1 on the SAMIA charts We were there for several weeks and then we got pushed off by Parkway Drive and I Killed The Prom Queen Who just knocked us off the charts My first hearing of them was being knocked off the SAMIA charts Now they are on Epitah Records and they are a huge concern They are headlining festivals in Europe They have gone from being Byron Bay boys on Resistor and now Massive 15 years later I So it doesnrsquot feel so bad when you are knocked off by the band of the decade

David So what happened next

Pigsy I started having a label called Big Phat Adelaide through SonyBMG It was the Red Shore who ended up going through the roof Later That Night I had Low from Queensland all signed to my label Irsquod actually came in at the wrong end of the industry That was about 2005 or 2006 and by then pirating had gone through the roof I remember later that night I had the master in my hands ready to press and I find a link to their new album online I hadnrsquot got it to the printing stage yet but had got it mastered but not pressed and printed If bands donrsquot sell albums at the gigs they get downloaded He said ldquoIrsquove got the same problemrdquo We were getting one download in an hour he was getting 100 downloads every hour It just put a major hole in the industry and so we just shut shop The label was going for eighteen months

Sue Your label was through Modern Music who had distribution through Sony

Pigsy Yes a subsidiary through Modern Music It was just getting too hard It was actually costing money for the pressing and printing For every cd in a kids hand there was 4 downloaded So I went away from that and then was at a music shop I must have had rocks in my head

David I would have imagined it would be fun

Pigsy It was a lot of fun I hung out with a lot of good people It was an awesome 3 or 4 years It led into things like doing gigs with Steve Vai During the record label time I really wasnrsquot doing any playing I had the shop going and the label going I was doing the occasional

fill in gig with cover bands from Salisbury to Morphett Vale Then I got the itch to go and play live again In 2011 I got the chance to book for Mastercraft

I thought ldquoHeck yeah Half of these acts I grew up with If I can hang out with these guys for a week then Irsquom inrdquo So I thought I would bring Full Frontal Lobotomy back to life again So I grabbed Jorge a young guy Cameron and another young guy Andrew Abbott Irsquod know him since he was 12 He came around for a jam and he got the gig So we went out with that and it was awesome The Full Frontal Lobotomy band did a spot in Adelaide The rest of the tour there was massive bands from every State on it So we just did the Mastercraft set That was awesome Rockstaritis stuff again The last time for us especially me and Jorge was 1993 Wersquod have an 8 year break We were back in the big time

David Did you find it hard to get back into it

Pigsy We are back Itrsquos awesome Jorge and I are the whores of the metal scene Wersquod play at the opening of a letter

Pigsy Shortlived It was only a week Then back to pub gigs again Not a good time and not a good decision by me I got roped into getting involved in politics I pulled the videos down and pulled the track off iTunes I got involved with one of the political parties I did a track called Enough is Enough anti carbon tax It got taken to Canberra and played on the lawn on Parliament House I was the muppet of a management person This was 2011

David Yoursquove also had short stints in other bands such as Bon rsquon All

Pigsy Yes Irsquove had a few short stints in and out of bands Like filling in with High Voltage when JJ is away on holidays a member of Bon Nrsquo All for a couple of years on and off and on and off Redback Fever I did an Angels thing for a little while there Let It Be Beatles I was actually the founding member with Michael back in the day Yes I spend a lot of time in concepts Along with playing in Rokhouse and filling in with other bands

David Is there is anyone thatrsquos musically

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inclined in Adelaide who does not know you

Pigsy Therersquos a new generation David Irsquom finding that now as you get over 30 and Irsquom a little bit over that a lot over that you are forgotten very quickly Unless of course you are a Jimmy Barnes or a massive artist As a local artist you really have to make a stand otherwise from generation to generation itrsquos like ldquowhorsquos that old fartrdquo The first hurdle is not getting insulted by them and then not spending too much time trying to bore them with ldquoDo you know who I used to berdquo That could be a trap as well

David When you name drop and no-one has heard of any of them

Pigsy Yes it gets to that stage Irsquom saying to some of these young fellarsquos there are guys who are massive and have written some massive songs and been in massive bands in Australia and they know the band but they donrsquot know any of the membersrsquo names They say ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo I say ldquoDonrsquot worry sunshine go on the net Google is your best friendrdquo

Sue So you released a single too

Pigsy The one for the Canberra ldquoEnough is Enoughrdquo went 118 on the national ARIA charts which is awesome for a song but because it was a political comment opinion song about a month in after some nasty death type threats and attacks from the other side -politics keep away from it People either loved it and were 100 for it or they hated it and were 100 against it So I actually pulled the YouTube video down and pulled the single off of iTunes because I realised although I agreed with what Irsquod written and the content that I was against the carbon tax I wasnrsquot that strongly against it that I would have put myself and my family in danger So then I bounced to the next stage where I did a single for a young fella Leo who had inoperable cancer He was two years old and we were trying to raise money to see what they could do The family was just an average Australian working family and he was related to a good friend of someone right up there in the industry We were just trying to help It wasnrsquot just because it was someone we knew it was a good cause We put a single

out for that We went to Sydney and played in 2012 at the Gaelic Club We had a great gig there with four other bands and raised some money We put the single out for that which was Live My Life At that stage I think I was calling myself the Spencer band That was basically the guys who had done the Lobotomy and Mastercraft tour with me but now we were wearing suits and playing acoustic guitar

I forgot something really funny In 2010 Irsquod actually put together a band called The Thieves with a bunch of banjos and mandolins and with young Ben He was helping me out at the shop He was playing in a little punk band called Perfectly Frank I spoke to him the drummer and bass player We thought it would be really good to something folk yet punk but you need mandolins and banjos for that Okay Irsquom going to buy a mandolin and a banjo Funnily enough Irsquove oversold the act which hasnrsquot even had itrsquos rehearsal yet or any original songs to Vince Contarino Enter Vince from stage left and said ldquoVince youlsquove got two shows coming up at the Gov Do you want an opening act What do you reckon Itrsquos just acoustic a bit of banjo and and a bit of mandolinrdquo He says ldquoWhatrdquo ldquoIrsquom playing banjo and mandolinrdquo ldquoOkay you can open uprdquo

So we thought letrsquos not be Ben and Spencer or Spencer and Ben letrsquos call it The Thieves All of a sudden because of Vincersquos high rotation advertising we became ldquoOh The Thieves Who are The Thievesrdquo We were everywhere on the net and on television and all the pull through All of a sudden Irsquom getting a call from Sasha Sewell ldquoPigsy what is this Thieves thingrdquo ldquoIt is pseudo punk acoustic folk trip bandrdquo He said ldquoAwesome 29th January do you want to put it aside for merdquoI said ldquoSurerdquo My little brain said January 29th is Adelaide Big Day out I just melted He wouldnrsquot say that to me Irsquove googled and then Irsquom getting excited without any factsldquoBen I think we have been booked for Big Day Out I think wersquove been booked for Big Day Outrdquo

Sasha said ldquoIrsquom going to come and see you at The Govrdquo I said ldquoItrsquos not the band itrsquos just the duordquo He said ldquoI want to see the bandrdquo

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Wersquod hadnrsquot had a rehearsal yet We were still only a duo We didnrsquot even have a band yet He knew the calibre of who was doing it and the fact that we were all over tv and itrsquos bigger than Ben Hur We werenrsquot even as big as an ashtray at that stage We hadnrsquot even done a rehearsal and this stuff was happening So we got a banjo and mandolin that week and went in the show every night We were there till 10 orsquoclock every night Me learning to play the instruments and him pulling out a chord progression that was cool and singing about ldquodrink up your poisonrdquo and ldquoa punch in the far never felt so goodrdquo and those classic type punk innuendos and turned them into songs All of a sudden it went from there That was a killer ride Our actual first ever actual show was supporting Sham 69 at Enigma Bar We hadnrsquot done anything yet and we were doing international supports So it was the power of social media and just doing the packs up enough to make it look like we were a big band Then hoping wersquove the goods and while we are onstage everyone doesnrsquot throw bricks at us It was a live show By the time we got it together we had Cat Williams renowned number 1 chick skater on acoustic guitar a bunch of young guys our mandolin player was originally Benrsquos little brother who used to do backflips on stage while playing mandolin It was a live show that you just went wow Hence we did the Big Day Out and then it just rolled We were flat out Filling up Enigma filling up The Gov filling up Fowlers All original We put an EP out called ldquoDrink Up Your Poisonrdquo which I tried to rehash with Big Phat Adelaide So I had BPA001 for the record label and re-released it under that It really went well to the point that I definitely became an alcoholic We were playing a lot as a duo during the week and Saturday and Sundays as a full band It was some of the most exciting times of my life As all things come to an end and being told ldquostop drinking you are going to dierdquo So you stop drinking and you start refocusing and wake up and think that playing banjo in a punk band isnrsquot what I am all about

Sue Is that when you found God

Pigsy Yes actually I then caught up with an old friend of mine Anthony Tucker whose band I used to book into Breakers and Le Rox He had become a pasteur Funny story I didnrsquot

go there as a Christian even though I always had faith I went there as a hired sound guyldquoSunday mornings itrsquos a 730 start We canrsquot afford much Do you want to come in and mix the bandrdquo Irsquom thinking Irsquom going to rock up and there is one mic and a pa that is crusty So I rock up there and itrsquos all real gear and a real pa First Sunday morning a 730 start I was getting home at 5am from gigs so shower and straight to church Still drinking Second week same thing Three weeks in I had an epithamy The band were doing a Hillsong song and I arose and found myself standing there crying Never been around the Christian circle Irsquom a big tattooed tough guy I was freaking out trying to hide it ldquoThere is something in my eyerdquo There is no way anyone is going to see me cry I actually went to Kevin and Anthony after and said ldquoI donrsquot know whatrsquos going on I canrsquot stop cryingrdquoldquoYour heart is opening up to something you loverdquo

From there I went through to doing religious education and being a counsellor Going to national conferences That was my life solid for two years I still love the guys and I still go there I got to the stage where I realised that I couldnrsquot offload other peoplersquos problems Irsquod go into a counselling session just helping people and theyrsquod walk away light hearted and Irsquod walk away feeling like I have bricks in my guts I canrsquot help people if Irsquom broken In a counselling situation you hand it on to God and if you donrsquot know how to do that then you are bogged down and I was heavy bogged At this stage I was doing stuff at the Hampstead and Repat with John Swan Just acoustic stuff I was going in and playing for the patients and returned soldiers

David Whatrsquos that like going through the epithamy then working with someone who is considered a legend in music and working with him closely and taking that passion to help ing people who are in hospital and so broken physically

Pigsy It was still a heavy thing in my heart to be there but you realise that you are helping them and it lifts that feeling It just feels good We are so caught up in our first world problems My car wonrsquot start Irsquove stubbed my toes Irsquove broken my arm These people are

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bedridden these people are broken some canrsquot talk My life is pretty awesome and I want to share some of that with them John is 100 like that as well He is awesome Hersquos at the Salvos every Wednesday night feeding the homeless People donrsquot realise because he doesnrsquot want the accolades he doesnrsquot want to be idolised He just wants to help these people Hersquos full time I spend a couple of days a week helping these people

I love helping people I suppose the first thing yoursquove got to do is protect your own heart If you give 100 away itrsquos definitely not a bad thing but if you are broken you canrsquot help people So I realised that at that level it gets to me too much I just help when I can in a lesser capacity but not in a lesser capacity I definitely havenrsquot moved away from the church

Sue Did you get baptised

Pigsy Yes back in 2013 on Christmas Eve I had the whole family there and the whole dunking process We had full water baptism It was awesome

Sue You were raised Catholic and are you now Pentacostical

Pigsy Yes I am Pentacostical Christian None of my beliefs were threatened by the other so it went from there My family all tripped out I remember getting an inbox from my sister saying ldquoYoursquove finally found where you should berdquo and my family arenrsquot religous They were saying ldquoWe always know this is where you would end uprdquo ldquoWhat If I didnrsquot know then you didnrsquot knowrdquo

David Is it something that theyrsquove always seen in you since you were a kid

Pigsy Since I was a kid Irsquove always tried to help people

Sue Did you go to Sunday School when you were young

Pigsy No but a private high school - St Johns College I was raised by my Grandmother I got to High School I thought ldquoUniform religion What are you doing to merdquo I went there and

it was awesome Halfway through Year Nine I realised that they werenrsquot very strict on their truancy By that stage I was living on a farm and it was 20km out of town and we didnrsquot have a phone so it was very easy not to go to school I turned 14 in March of that year and it was my last day of school I remember going home and saying Irsquom not going back to school Irsquom over it 24 hours later I got a job working in a plant nursery From there I was doing that and then into music

Sue What was your favourite subject at school

Pigsy Art and music Look who has won the painting prize again I was right into it till Grade Three then I got put into Miss Barbara Williamsrsquo class That was when my life changed She was from Adelaide this hotshot teacher They went looking for musical students to put in her class I ended up in her class and playing guitar and it went from there

Sue What instruments do you play

Pigsy Anything that is not brass or woodwind instruments Keyboards drums bass piano - badly mandolin banjo bazouki

Sue Do you record at home Do you play all the instruments yourself

Pigsy Yes most of my demos I do myself Especially when you get to that musicianrsquos life where you are recording at one in the morning Itrsquos a bit hard to call your mates to come over So many half finished demos Thatrsquos the bad thing about working at home on your own equipment You over edit over think and for every five songs you get out there there is fifty songs there that are not good enough but no-one else has heard it Thatrsquos a real trap when you got your own studios You are not looking at the clock saying this is costing five hundred dollars You get complacent

Sue Do you make your own video clips

Pigsy Yes you have to do everything yourself The booking of venues has come through having to book my bands myself The venue owner says ldquoYou are really hard to deal with and you always seem to be getting your own

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way Will you work with usrdquo Thatrsquos how I started booking at Le Rox in 2000 It was just through being in a band and being a ball breaker to the venues and them saying ldquowe are going to hire you because if you work from this side of the fence like that letrsquos see how you work from the other side of the fence for usrdquo Now Irsquom back in booking venues again

My friends Nick and Alex I know from the Marble Bar days in the city Wersquove come in and gone ldquoletrsquos make a go of itrdquo A music venture concern not just a pub on the corner First we got a pa and a stage and make it from a pub on the corner into a venue What bands are around There are the circuit bands Letrsquos get some people who arenrsquot from Port Adelaide as well to come and enjoy Port Adelaide as well So we are bringing in bands from Norwood and Salisbury not just the local bands

Sue Who is Norah Van

Pigsy Norah Van is basically our version of the Front Page Allstars

Sue There is no Norah

Pigsy No Originally I was going to call it Bloody Norah I thought no itrsquos a bit bogan What seems to be really cool is having a girlrsquos name Itrsquos got Mick from Let It Be Beatles in it itrsquos got Pete from Evenflow itrsquos got Jorge from Rock The Boss We rotate some players Itrsquos a great little band with rotating singers We donrsquot usually have the same singers twice in a row Itrsquos the beauty of a non static lineup as it keeps it exciting for the players and the punters too Good for the venue and good for the punters too Itrsquos been doing awesome Being a social media nut like I am Sorry to everyone out there yoursquove all been tagged at least once this week

Itrsquos a really hard market now I remember buying a house in Port Adelaide 20 years ago and she was a rough suburb - it was men are men beer drinkers wharfies It was hard I remember coming down here when I was in my twenties and thinking ldquoWhat have I donerdquo Now itrsquos all sweethearts and families So our biggest hurdle is convincing people itrsquos a family suburb now

David It comes across very strongly in all your Facebook posts that you are a family man

Pigsy I think family is really a strong thing with me because it keeps my sanity In the entertainment industry there is a lot of insanity I keep them separate When itrsquos family time it is hard because of mobile phone and Facebook so you are always contactable but when thatrsquos the day it would take an emergency to get me away from that In the rsquo90rsquos and 2000rsquos I went through where I was just focused on becoming a rockstar of getting bigger and becoming a household name Itrsquos not sour grapes that it never happened but I think it would have drove me insane if it did I might have been a nut job It may have destroyed my psyche and destroyed me as a person There was a lot of energy used on that But now I donrsquot know if that is what I wanted Of course if I had made it and made a million dollars then that would be a different story There was a lot of energy used where family were ignored and friends were ignored I realised that 15 years ago that the 100 people that were in my direct social circle or in my life were musicians and I had no normal friends That was an epitomy in itself I need to know some normal people The level that people work at as musicians mentally not saying they are dumb or smart because there are both levels of the scale they are very focused Your whole conversation is music your whole social life is music your whole going out is to see a band None of this going to a cafe to have a coffee and just hang out Is a band playing there If not Irsquom not going You get into that rut where everything is about live music

Sue Yoursquove gone from playing in a band to doing solo gigs

Pigsy Itrsquos just the time thing I love getting up and playing and being around people and being onstage but I cannot say that I like being locked in a room with a bunch of smelly blokes including myself bashing through songs to learn

Irsquom still writing Irsquom still recording Irsquove changed my focus on my writing style being that now there is not a lot of keyboards After going through the Irish music thing and through the

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whole mandolin thing I enjoy that angle of lsquoacousticityrsquo if there is such a word

David Your whole journey has been amazing

Pigsy Journey is a good word It has been a journey Sitting back there always been times there where I have had addiction to substance abuse I think especially the young striving musician and itrsquos not everyone Irsquom speaking for myself but you can fall into that substance abuse being alcohol or pot or whatever your substance of choice is For some people it becomes love or girls or with some people it can be success Success can be the biggest drug Striving for that you can run yourself into the wall I did that for 10 or 12 years That was all I could focus on Block friends block family Focus focus win win

David Is it a byproduct of your alto ego

Pigsy Definitely Wersquove all got egos If anyone says that they havenrsquot got an ego and they play music for themselves I will hand them a lentil burger and a necklace made out of flowers I love music Itrsquos not what I am but it is a big part of my life and my love There is some ego The largest part is probably creativity and actually finishing something and being creative Irsquom sorry but everyone likes to be appreciated You donrsquot spend 30 years of your life doing something and saying ldquoWell I donrsquot care if you like itrdquo That sounds like sour grapes to me Of course you care if other people like it otherwise you wouldnrsquot do it Thatrsquos not from an ego point of view thatrsquos just from feeling successful Everyone has different levels of feeling successful Ten years ago my point of success was being on tv every night and playing the big venues every week and having my name on everyonersquos lips Now itrsquos getting up every day and playing a gig a week and hanging out with my family hanging out with my grandson hanging out with my friends having a coffee I find that soothing and I find that successful Things like that change and where your focus is and your points of what you call success

David What does the future hold for Pigsy

Pigsy Irsquom definitely here for the long haul Sorry for all the haters Family and music and

just trying to get on with everyone If I can make someone smile or forget about how bad their day is I love doing that It is a focus but it is not everything about me I want to play every weekend and do gigs and have fun myself and I love doing that but that is not everything about me Family would be my strongest focus now but it is not detracting from music As you get older you can actually find spaces to fit everything without saying ldquoIrsquove got to do this today as I didnrsquot do it yesterdayrdquo Cool Irsquoll do it tomorrow As long as there is no-one waiting on a deadline you can do it tomorrow

David When you get to your standard of success a lot of the musicians donrsquot necessarily plan for the future

Pigsy I think the biggest thing we all overlook is looking into our future and how we are going to live when we get older If I stop gigging I am broke The smart ones have got a trade behind themselves or done something in their off time

Sue So you havenrsquot created a business just a job for yourself

Pigsy Even as a consultant if I hand the reigns over to someone else they are not going to do it like me I found that with a couple of gigs Irsquove done then if Irsquom are not involved then they are not doing it Irsquom not a bighead Irsquom a social media nut I post at two four six eight ten in the morning midday five orsquoclock six orsquoclock I donrsquot sleep a lot I loved MySpace I was the last to go on Facebook out of my group It doesnrsquot have video it doesnrsquot have gifs I hated it but everyone was on it

Irsquom a pretty simple kind of guy Everyone do their bit in getting live music live again and go and support a pub that supports live bands duos and solos Letrsquos all get on Stop the hate on Facebook It is such an awesome social media involvement catchupinformation platform Letrsquos fill it with music and love To all the haters learn to love yes Irsquom a hippie

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Vince ContarinoWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

not such a bad idea and I put it Mario Maiola when I came back It was when I first started working with him back then and I actually tried to convince him not to promote the Zep Boys I always thought rock music was dead and buried I said ldquoMario save your effort do something that at least renumerates you that makes you money back for all your effort you put back in but I donrsquot know I just donrsquot trust this whole rock game anymore The venues are gonerdquo

He said ldquoOk leave it with merdquo He believed in it And when I came back he said ldquoSee that was good What do you want to do nextrdquo ldquoI wouldnrsquot mind working with an orchestrardquo He said ldquoLeave it with merdquo

Then I went on to do some theatre Anyway about 3 or 4 months later he rings me in Brisbane and goes ldquoIrsquove got a couple of dates here in July blah blah blah at The Festival TheatrerdquoIrsquom there ldquoFestival Theatre Wowrdquo because we used to do The Gov ldquoWow Festival Theatre Do you think that is a good ideardquoldquoYeah we are doing it with the Orchestrardquo I said ldquoWhatrdquo He goes ldquoYou told me that you wanted to do it with an orchestra Donrsquot you want to do it anymorerdquo ldquoNo no no I do I dordquo

Vince Contarino started in the Adelaide music scene about 40 years playing in various bands including The Dukes Mega Boys Serpentine and Magnum For the last 30 years he has been performing in his Led Zeppelin tribute band Zep Boys I caught up with Vince by telephone interview

Sue Itrsquos the Zep Boys 30th anniversary this year How does it feel to still be playing in the same band for 30 years

Vince If it was doing nothing but 30 years straight it would be a different story Therersquos been a lot of interesting things that have happened over those 30 years Lots of different projects to keep me stimulated musical projects theatre all sorts To be playing thirty years later I am very proud and Irsquom feeling blessed All the experiences Irsquove had the people Irsquove met the things Irsquove learnt itrsquos been a wonderful journey The best part about it has been the gigs the music and the people coming to the gigs celebrating that we all have one thing in common and that is the love of Led Zeppelin music Itrsquos a bit more than that too It is the love of music and rock music and where it transports us to so itrsquos been wonderful

Sue You have done quite a few shows with Symphony Orchestras in different States Tell me how that came about

Vince We were doing the tour of New Zealand many years ago 2002 or something like that and we were travelling all the way through New Zealand in this little bus type vehicle And we were on the South Island and where they had filmed Lord Of The Rings It was beautiful It evoked that feeling of grandeur We were talking about Lord of The Rings the big production and what a great movie it was and how we could make Led Zeppelin music more epic by adding an orchestra Ha ha ha laugh laugh The thing was you know it was Zep Boys live

ldquoI want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdustrdquo

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Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Pigsy in Bon lsquoNrsquo All

diet and nowhere to stay

David I always wondered what goes on with touring bands when yoursquove got too much time between gigs and are too far from going home and too soon to get to the next gig

Pigsy Well the days between are the part that drives you bonkers Itrsquos like the guys at the top end of the scale spend so much time in airports and it drives them bonkers Itrsquos all about gigging and having fun and doing your thing and getting your songs out there Then there is all this time in between Especially in a band that is not at a U2 or Rolling Stones level where there is no Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday gigs unless you are Baby Animals or Barnsy that you can run a venue and still fill it up on a Tuesday night So there is a lot of down time if you are not that big that really tests you It makes you think what are you doing out here especially if yoursquove got family You could quite easily develop drinking and smoking habits because there is so much down time What am I going to do Irsquom going to get drunk That might not be your usual course of life but you are sitting in a hotel room if you are lucky or sitting in a car Plenty of time spent in cars and sleeping in vans on the side of the road But you still wouldnrsquot give it up Once yoursquove been out there and tasted it even the down side and the bad things itrsquos part of it It is totally a learning curve Irsquove had so much go wrong but so much go right There is no way I would go back and go down another course Too many life experiences Itrsquos been frickenrsquo awesome

David Have you seen from your time when you started in the early rsquo80rsquos to the people

who are coming into the music scene now that the touring scene has changed

Pigsy Irsquom thinking and Irsquom hoping that it is starting to get a circuit again In the rsquo80rsquos when I was just a kid more of a punter than any type of musician I was just playing and opening up for bands I just remember the circuit being massive and in Adelaide it was four or five nights a week It was Misex The Angels Australian Crawl Barnsey all those bands were out there doing gigs and being on tour every night of the week and they were all full houses I just remember the circuit thinning out a bit I moved here in the early rsquo90rsquos I watched that couple of years there where I was in bands doing all these big rooms around town and all of a sudden about early rsquo93 these big rooms were gone and they were all made into pokie bars It wasnrsquot just pokies it was our mentality that didnrsquot help as well Suddenly all the big rooms like the Elizabeth Tavern werenrsquot there any more The gigs were still there but we were all moved into the front bar So it made the scene feel a bit cheaper We were no longer a venue band wersquod all became front bar bands overnight There was still gigs there so we werenrsquot going to bite the hand that fed us This was different but it was still a gig So that changed a lot

About the same time I got a phone call on a Sunday morning from Vince Contarino It was like ldquowhat are you up tordquo ldquoRecovering from a gig last nightrdquo ldquoCan you put your bass and your bass gear in a cab and come down to the studiordquo

So I got there and I was sitting there with Nick Love Louis Vince and Paul Kaiser listening to the Adult Toys stuff ldquoWe want you to do a couple of bass tracksrdquo Whenrdquo ldquoNowrdquo That was an exciting moment Irsquod been seeing the Zep Boys play since I was a kid and I remember seeing Paul play in metal bands in pubs in Whyalla when I shouldnrsquot have been in a pub and thought ldquowow these guys are amazingrdquo All of a sudden they have thrown me in a cab and got me in the studio and gone ldquoplayrdquo So that was a pretty exciting timeIt was interesting to find out how this happened ldquoWhat made you call merdquoIt was the same studio that we recorded all Rob Rileyrsquos stuff in They were sitting there

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

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listening to bass sounds and tracks They said ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo Louis said ldquoThatrsquos Pigsyrdquo That was what persuaded them to give me a call So there is another stepping stone I owe to Rob Just starting to realise how much Rob had influenced my social circle So that was the decision they had heard some bass tracks Irsquod done on an album the year before and said ldquoletrsquos call him nowrdquo We knew each other we were friends but we just hadnrsquot ever thought about playing together or doing projects together It went from there I ended up playing a couple of tracks - Animal and Poison Forest - and the film clips That was awesome That led into me being in the Zep Boys as we used call them ldquothe Zeppindalesrdquo very handsome men with hair and six packs I am definitely not the most handsome man and I definitely donrsquot have a six pack I have a keg Getting taken into that fold gave everyone a giggle even me

David When I first met you I saw this larger than life character and thought you were a bikie but you were so gentle and welcoming

Irsquove sent out a facebook post asking one of your fans to ask you a question Wersquove got a couple of questions from Tontorsquos Page

Tontorsquos Page What made you get into music

Pigsy Well itrsquos something that Irsquove grown up around although I didnrsquot have direct contact with family musician members Though it was only in the last year I actually found out about an uncle who had bought me a drum kit when I was two or three He kept in contact with my mother and watched me grow up He was my fatherrsquos brother who Irsquove still never met He died of cancer a couple of years ago

I sort of grew up just knowing music Having a guitar thrown at me at seven and wanting that having a drum kit from three and just beating that Bands that influence me Funnily enough for the way I look with the tattoos and the rock exterior I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head Irsquom surprised I didnrsquot become a synth player Anything that had keyboards in it was just my thing I just loved it Guitar was a good thing and it has paid my way through life but I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head INXS Noiseworks Mental As Anything I loved Aussie Rock I

didnrsquot get into any of that rock stuff - Free Zeppelin or Sabbath - till the rsquo90rsquos and I was in my twenties by then I was actually a complete synth head Irsquom divulging a lot here Until I came to Adelaide and I joined Just Strait the Zep Boys and Rob Riley band I lsquod never been in a guitar rock band I was always in a keyboard band Every band I was in had a keyboard player and was always very synth based Irsquod say the rsquo80rsquos Aussie rock

Tontorsquos Page Who is your idol and if you could be onstage with them who would it be

Pigsy Half of it has come to fruition Irsquove always been into the Aussie rock thing and Rose Tattoo even though they were definitely not a synth band I just loved it when their album in rsquo92 came out with I Canrsquot Be Beaten and Scarred For Life So I always very much admired Angry Rob Riley and Pete Wells and then to suddenly be in a band with Rob Riley and touring with him

The other one is all my life Irsquove been a massive fan of John Farnham From seeing him sing in LRB when I was a teenager That would be a dream come true Irsquom friends with his son Rob on Facebook He sounds like his Dad and is an amazing musician So one of the two who I dreamt of being in a band with has come to fruition but the other hasnrsquot yet but I will never give up Thanks Tonto

David We talk about living a very good rock n roll lifestyle with all the excesses the trials and tribulations and that

Pigsy There are definitely plenty of excesses in rock n roll That comes from the down time You might get drunk at a gig but yoursquore drunk on Monday and Tuesday waiting for Wednesday to play

After doing the Zep Boys and a few things I moved to Sydney in 2000 and lived with Pat Picket and Jason Howard and working for the band Primary Then came back in 2000 and I ended up falling into mixing at Le Rox live (or Breakers) which within a couple of months I somehow ended up being the Entertainment Manager and booking all the bands I had a bit of a run at the new metal scene on itrsquos last legs with Full Frontal Lobotomy

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We ended up being number 1 on the SAMIA charts We were there for several weeks and then we got pushed off by Parkway Drive and I Killed The Prom Queen Who just knocked us off the charts My first hearing of them was being knocked off the SAMIA charts Now they are on Epitah Records and they are a huge concern They are headlining festivals in Europe They have gone from being Byron Bay boys on Resistor and now Massive 15 years later I So it doesnrsquot feel so bad when you are knocked off by the band of the decade

David So what happened next

Pigsy I started having a label called Big Phat Adelaide through SonyBMG It was the Red Shore who ended up going through the roof Later That Night I had Low from Queensland all signed to my label Irsquod actually came in at the wrong end of the industry That was about 2005 or 2006 and by then pirating had gone through the roof I remember later that night I had the master in my hands ready to press and I find a link to their new album online I hadnrsquot got it to the printing stage yet but had got it mastered but not pressed and printed If bands donrsquot sell albums at the gigs they get downloaded He said ldquoIrsquove got the same problemrdquo We were getting one download in an hour he was getting 100 downloads every hour It just put a major hole in the industry and so we just shut shop The label was going for eighteen months

Sue Your label was through Modern Music who had distribution through Sony

Pigsy Yes a subsidiary through Modern Music It was just getting too hard It was actually costing money for the pressing and printing For every cd in a kids hand there was 4 downloaded So I went away from that and then was at a music shop I must have had rocks in my head

David I would have imagined it would be fun

Pigsy It was a lot of fun I hung out with a lot of good people It was an awesome 3 or 4 years It led into things like doing gigs with Steve Vai During the record label time I really wasnrsquot doing any playing I had the shop going and the label going I was doing the occasional

fill in gig with cover bands from Salisbury to Morphett Vale Then I got the itch to go and play live again In 2011 I got the chance to book for Mastercraft

I thought ldquoHeck yeah Half of these acts I grew up with If I can hang out with these guys for a week then Irsquom inrdquo So I thought I would bring Full Frontal Lobotomy back to life again So I grabbed Jorge a young guy Cameron and another young guy Andrew Abbott Irsquod know him since he was 12 He came around for a jam and he got the gig So we went out with that and it was awesome The Full Frontal Lobotomy band did a spot in Adelaide The rest of the tour there was massive bands from every State on it So we just did the Mastercraft set That was awesome Rockstaritis stuff again The last time for us especially me and Jorge was 1993 Wersquod have an 8 year break We were back in the big time

David Did you find it hard to get back into it

Pigsy We are back Itrsquos awesome Jorge and I are the whores of the metal scene Wersquod play at the opening of a letter

Pigsy Shortlived It was only a week Then back to pub gigs again Not a good time and not a good decision by me I got roped into getting involved in politics I pulled the videos down and pulled the track off iTunes I got involved with one of the political parties I did a track called Enough is Enough anti carbon tax It got taken to Canberra and played on the lawn on Parliament House I was the muppet of a management person This was 2011

David Yoursquove also had short stints in other bands such as Bon rsquon All

Pigsy Yes Irsquove had a few short stints in and out of bands Like filling in with High Voltage when JJ is away on holidays a member of Bon Nrsquo All for a couple of years on and off and on and off Redback Fever I did an Angels thing for a little while there Let It Be Beatles I was actually the founding member with Michael back in the day Yes I spend a lot of time in concepts Along with playing in Rokhouse and filling in with other bands

David Is there is anyone thatrsquos musically

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12

inclined in Adelaide who does not know you

Pigsy Therersquos a new generation David Irsquom finding that now as you get over 30 and Irsquom a little bit over that a lot over that you are forgotten very quickly Unless of course you are a Jimmy Barnes or a massive artist As a local artist you really have to make a stand otherwise from generation to generation itrsquos like ldquowhorsquos that old fartrdquo The first hurdle is not getting insulted by them and then not spending too much time trying to bore them with ldquoDo you know who I used to berdquo That could be a trap as well

David When you name drop and no-one has heard of any of them

Pigsy Yes it gets to that stage Irsquom saying to some of these young fellarsquos there are guys who are massive and have written some massive songs and been in massive bands in Australia and they know the band but they donrsquot know any of the membersrsquo names They say ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo I say ldquoDonrsquot worry sunshine go on the net Google is your best friendrdquo

Sue So you released a single too

Pigsy The one for the Canberra ldquoEnough is Enoughrdquo went 118 on the national ARIA charts which is awesome for a song but because it was a political comment opinion song about a month in after some nasty death type threats and attacks from the other side -politics keep away from it People either loved it and were 100 for it or they hated it and were 100 against it So I actually pulled the YouTube video down and pulled the single off of iTunes because I realised although I agreed with what Irsquod written and the content that I was against the carbon tax I wasnrsquot that strongly against it that I would have put myself and my family in danger So then I bounced to the next stage where I did a single for a young fella Leo who had inoperable cancer He was two years old and we were trying to raise money to see what they could do The family was just an average Australian working family and he was related to a good friend of someone right up there in the industry We were just trying to help It wasnrsquot just because it was someone we knew it was a good cause We put a single

out for that We went to Sydney and played in 2012 at the Gaelic Club We had a great gig there with four other bands and raised some money We put the single out for that which was Live My Life At that stage I think I was calling myself the Spencer band That was basically the guys who had done the Lobotomy and Mastercraft tour with me but now we were wearing suits and playing acoustic guitar

I forgot something really funny In 2010 Irsquod actually put together a band called The Thieves with a bunch of banjos and mandolins and with young Ben He was helping me out at the shop He was playing in a little punk band called Perfectly Frank I spoke to him the drummer and bass player We thought it would be really good to something folk yet punk but you need mandolins and banjos for that Okay Irsquom going to buy a mandolin and a banjo Funnily enough Irsquove oversold the act which hasnrsquot even had itrsquos rehearsal yet or any original songs to Vince Contarino Enter Vince from stage left and said ldquoVince youlsquove got two shows coming up at the Gov Do you want an opening act What do you reckon Itrsquos just acoustic a bit of banjo and and a bit of mandolinrdquo He says ldquoWhatrdquo ldquoIrsquom playing banjo and mandolinrdquo ldquoOkay you can open uprdquo

So we thought letrsquos not be Ben and Spencer or Spencer and Ben letrsquos call it The Thieves All of a sudden because of Vincersquos high rotation advertising we became ldquoOh The Thieves Who are The Thievesrdquo We were everywhere on the net and on television and all the pull through All of a sudden Irsquom getting a call from Sasha Sewell ldquoPigsy what is this Thieves thingrdquo ldquoIt is pseudo punk acoustic folk trip bandrdquo He said ldquoAwesome 29th January do you want to put it aside for merdquoI said ldquoSurerdquo My little brain said January 29th is Adelaide Big Day out I just melted He wouldnrsquot say that to me Irsquove googled and then Irsquom getting excited without any factsldquoBen I think we have been booked for Big Day Out I think wersquove been booked for Big Day Outrdquo

Sasha said ldquoIrsquom going to come and see you at The Govrdquo I said ldquoItrsquos not the band itrsquos just the duordquo He said ldquoI want to see the bandrdquo

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

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Wersquod hadnrsquot had a rehearsal yet We were still only a duo We didnrsquot even have a band yet He knew the calibre of who was doing it and the fact that we were all over tv and itrsquos bigger than Ben Hur We werenrsquot even as big as an ashtray at that stage We hadnrsquot even done a rehearsal and this stuff was happening So we got a banjo and mandolin that week and went in the show every night We were there till 10 orsquoclock every night Me learning to play the instruments and him pulling out a chord progression that was cool and singing about ldquodrink up your poisonrdquo and ldquoa punch in the far never felt so goodrdquo and those classic type punk innuendos and turned them into songs All of a sudden it went from there That was a killer ride Our actual first ever actual show was supporting Sham 69 at Enigma Bar We hadnrsquot done anything yet and we were doing international supports So it was the power of social media and just doing the packs up enough to make it look like we were a big band Then hoping wersquove the goods and while we are onstage everyone doesnrsquot throw bricks at us It was a live show By the time we got it together we had Cat Williams renowned number 1 chick skater on acoustic guitar a bunch of young guys our mandolin player was originally Benrsquos little brother who used to do backflips on stage while playing mandolin It was a live show that you just went wow Hence we did the Big Day Out and then it just rolled We were flat out Filling up Enigma filling up The Gov filling up Fowlers All original We put an EP out called ldquoDrink Up Your Poisonrdquo which I tried to rehash with Big Phat Adelaide So I had BPA001 for the record label and re-released it under that It really went well to the point that I definitely became an alcoholic We were playing a lot as a duo during the week and Saturday and Sundays as a full band It was some of the most exciting times of my life As all things come to an end and being told ldquostop drinking you are going to dierdquo So you stop drinking and you start refocusing and wake up and think that playing banjo in a punk band isnrsquot what I am all about

Sue Is that when you found God

Pigsy Yes actually I then caught up with an old friend of mine Anthony Tucker whose band I used to book into Breakers and Le Rox He had become a pasteur Funny story I didnrsquot

go there as a Christian even though I always had faith I went there as a hired sound guyldquoSunday mornings itrsquos a 730 start We canrsquot afford much Do you want to come in and mix the bandrdquo Irsquom thinking Irsquom going to rock up and there is one mic and a pa that is crusty So I rock up there and itrsquos all real gear and a real pa First Sunday morning a 730 start I was getting home at 5am from gigs so shower and straight to church Still drinking Second week same thing Three weeks in I had an epithamy The band were doing a Hillsong song and I arose and found myself standing there crying Never been around the Christian circle Irsquom a big tattooed tough guy I was freaking out trying to hide it ldquoThere is something in my eyerdquo There is no way anyone is going to see me cry I actually went to Kevin and Anthony after and said ldquoI donrsquot know whatrsquos going on I canrsquot stop cryingrdquoldquoYour heart is opening up to something you loverdquo

From there I went through to doing religious education and being a counsellor Going to national conferences That was my life solid for two years I still love the guys and I still go there I got to the stage where I realised that I couldnrsquot offload other peoplersquos problems Irsquod go into a counselling session just helping people and theyrsquod walk away light hearted and Irsquod walk away feeling like I have bricks in my guts I canrsquot help people if Irsquom broken In a counselling situation you hand it on to God and if you donrsquot know how to do that then you are bogged down and I was heavy bogged At this stage I was doing stuff at the Hampstead and Repat with John Swan Just acoustic stuff I was going in and playing for the patients and returned soldiers

David Whatrsquos that like going through the epithamy then working with someone who is considered a legend in music and working with him closely and taking that passion to help ing people who are in hospital and so broken physically

Pigsy It was still a heavy thing in my heart to be there but you realise that you are helping them and it lifts that feeling It just feels good We are so caught up in our first world problems My car wonrsquot start Irsquove stubbed my toes Irsquove broken my arm These people are

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14

bedridden these people are broken some canrsquot talk My life is pretty awesome and I want to share some of that with them John is 100 like that as well He is awesome Hersquos at the Salvos every Wednesday night feeding the homeless People donrsquot realise because he doesnrsquot want the accolades he doesnrsquot want to be idolised He just wants to help these people Hersquos full time I spend a couple of days a week helping these people

I love helping people I suppose the first thing yoursquove got to do is protect your own heart If you give 100 away itrsquos definitely not a bad thing but if you are broken you canrsquot help people So I realised that at that level it gets to me too much I just help when I can in a lesser capacity but not in a lesser capacity I definitely havenrsquot moved away from the church

Sue Did you get baptised

Pigsy Yes back in 2013 on Christmas Eve I had the whole family there and the whole dunking process We had full water baptism It was awesome

Sue You were raised Catholic and are you now Pentacostical

Pigsy Yes I am Pentacostical Christian None of my beliefs were threatened by the other so it went from there My family all tripped out I remember getting an inbox from my sister saying ldquoYoursquove finally found where you should berdquo and my family arenrsquot religous They were saying ldquoWe always know this is where you would end uprdquo ldquoWhat If I didnrsquot know then you didnrsquot knowrdquo

David Is it something that theyrsquove always seen in you since you were a kid

Pigsy Since I was a kid Irsquove always tried to help people

Sue Did you go to Sunday School when you were young

Pigsy No but a private high school - St Johns College I was raised by my Grandmother I got to High School I thought ldquoUniform religion What are you doing to merdquo I went there and

it was awesome Halfway through Year Nine I realised that they werenrsquot very strict on their truancy By that stage I was living on a farm and it was 20km out of town and we didnrsquot have a phone so it was very easy not to go to school I turned 14 in March of that year and it was my last day of school I remember going home and saying Irsquom not going back to school Irsquom over it 24 hours later I got a job working in a plant nursery From there I was doing that and then into music

Sue What was your favourite subject at school

Pigsy Art and music Look who has won the painting prize again I was right into it till Grade Three then I got put into Miss Barbara Williamsrsquo class That was when my life changed She was from Adelaide this hotshot teacher They went looking for musical students to put in her class I ended up in her class and playing guitar and it went from there

Sue What instruments do you play

Pigsy Anything that is not brass or woodwind instruments Keyboards drums bass piano - badly mandolin banjo bazouki

Sue Do you record at home Do you play all the instruments yourself

Pigsy Yes most of my demos I do myself Especially when you get to that musicianrsquos life where you are recording at one in the morning Itrsquos a bit hard to call your mates to come over So many half finished demos Thatrsquos the bad thing about working at home on your own equipment You over edit over think and for every five songs you get out there there is fifty songs there that are not good enough but no-one else has heard it Thatrsquos a real trap when you got your own studios You are not looking at the clock saying this is costing five hundred dollars You get complacent

Sue Do you make your own video clips

Pigsy Yes you have to do everything yourself The booking of venues has come through having to book my bands myself The venue owner says ldquoYou are really hard to deal with and you always seem to be getting your own

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

15

way Will you work with usrdquo Thatrsquos how I started booking at Le Rox in 2000 It was just through being in a band and being a ball breaker to the venues and them saying ldquowe are going to hire you because if you work from this side of the fence like that letrsquos see how you work from the other side of the fence for usrdquo Now Irsquom back in booking venues again

My friends Nick and Alex I know from the Marble Bar days in the city Wersquove come in and gone ldquoletrsquos make a go of itrdquo A music venture concern not just a pub on the corner First we got a pa and a stage and make it from a pub on the corner into a venue What bands are around There are the circuit bands Letrsquos get some people who arenrsquot from Port Adelaide as well to come and enjoy Port Adelaide as well So we are bringing in bands from Norwood and Salisbury not just the local bands

Sue Who is Norah Van

Pigsy Norah Van is basically our version of the Front Page Allstars

Sue There is no Norah

Pigsy No Originally I was going to call it Bloody Norah I thought no itrsquos a bit bogan What seems to be really cool is having a girlrsquos name Itrsquos got Mick from Let It Be Beatles in it itrsquos got Pete from Evenflow itrsquos got Jorge from Rock The Boss We rotate some players Itrsquos a great little band with rotating singers We donrsquot usually have the same singers twice in a row Itrsquos the beauty of a non static lineup as it keeps it exciting for the players and the punters too Good for the venue and good for the punters too Itrsquos been doing awesome Being a social media nut like I am Sorry to everyone out there yoursquove all been tagged at least once this week

Itrsquos a really hard market now I remember buying a house in Port Adelaide 20 years ago and she was a rough suburb - it was men are men beer drinkers wharfies It was hard I remember coming down here when I was in my twenties and thinking ldquoWhat have I donerdquo Now itrsquos all sweethearts and families So our biggest hurdle is convincing people itrsquos a family suburb now

David It comes across very strongly in all your Facebook posts that you are a family man

Pigsy I think family is really a strong thing with me because it keeps my sanity In the entertainment industry there is a lot of insanity I keep them separate When itrsquos family time it is hard because of mobile phone and Facebook so you are always contactable but when thatrsquos the day it would take an emergency to get me away from that In the rsquo90rsquos and 2000rsquos I went through where I was just focused on becoming a rockstar of getting bigger and becoming a household name Itrsquos not sour grapes that it never happened but I think it would have drove me insane if it did I might have been a nut job It may have destroyed my psyche and destroyed me as a person There was a lot of energy used on that But now I donrsquot know if that is what I wanted Of course if I had made it and made a million dollars then that would be a different story There was a lot of energy used where family were ignored and friends were ignored I realised that 15 years ago that the 100 people that were in my direct social circle or in my life were musicians and I had no normal friends That was an epitomy in itself I need to know some normal people The level that people work at as musicians mentally not saying they are dumb or smart because there are both levels of the scale they are very focused Your whole conversation is music your whole social life is music your whole going out is to see a band None of this going to a cafe to have a coffee and just hang out Is a band playing there If not Irsquom not going You get into that rut where everything is about live music

Sue Yoursquove gone from playing in a band to doing solo gigs

Pigsy Itrsquos just the time thing I love getting up and playing and being around people and being onstage but I cannot say that I like being locked in a room with a bunch of smelly blokes including myself bashing through songs to learn

Irsquom still writing Irsquom still recording Irsquove changed my focus on my writing style being that now there is not a lot of keyboards After going through the Irish music thing and through the

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whole mandolin thing I enjoy that angle of lsquoacousticityrsquo if there is such a word

David Your whole journey has been amazing

Pigsy Journey is a good word It has been a journey Sitting back there always been times there where I have had addiction to substance abuse I think especially the young striving musician and itrsquos not everyone Irsquom speaking for myself but you can fall into that substance abuse being alcohol or pot or whatever your substance of choice is For some people it becomes love or girls or with some people it can be success Success can be the biggest drug Striving for that you can run yourself into the wall I did that for 10 or 12 years That was all I could focus on Block friends block family Focus focus win win

David Is it a byproduct of your alto ego

Pigsy Definitely Wersquove all got egos If anyone says that they havenrsquot got an ego and they play music for themselves I will hand them a lentil burger and a necklace made out of flowers I love music Itrsquos not what I am but it is a big part of my life and my love There is some ego The largest part is probably creativity and actually finishing something and being creative Irsquom sorry but everyone likes to be appreciated You donrsquot spend 30 years of your life doing something and saying ldquoWell I donrsquot care if you like itrdquo That sounds like sour grapes to me Of course you care if other people like it otherwise you wouldnrsquot do it Thatrsquos not from an ego point of view thatrsquos just from feeling successful Everyone has different levels of feeling successful Ten years ago my point of success was being on tv every night and playing the big venues every week and having my name on everyonersquos lips Now itrsquos getting up every day and playing a gig a week and hanging out with my family hanging out with my grandson hanging out with my friends having a coffee I find that soothing and I find that successful Things like that change and where your focus is and your points of what you call success

David What does the future hold for Pigsy

Pigsy Irsquom definitely here for the long haul Sorry for all the haters Family and music and

just trying to get on with everyone If I can make someone smile or forget about how bad their day is I love doing that It is a focus but it is not everything about me I want to play every weekend and do gigs and have fun myself and I love doing that but that is not everything about me Family would be my strongest focus now but it is not detracting from music As you get older you can actually find spaces to fit everything without saying ldquoIrsquove got to do this today as I didnrsquot do it yesterdayrdquo Cool Irsquoll do it tomorrow As long as there is no-one waiting on a deadline you can do it tomorrow

David When you get to your standard of success a lot of the musicians donrsquot necessarily plan for the future

Pigsy I think the biggest thing we all overlook is looking into our future and how we are going to live when we get older If I stop gigging I am broke The smart ones have got a trade behind themselves or done something in their off time

Sue So you havenrsquot created a business just a job for yourself

Pigsy Even as a consultant if I hand the reigns over to someone else they are not going to do it like me I found that with a couple of gigs Irsquove done then if Irsquom are not involved then they are not doing it Irsquom not a bighead Irsquom a social media nut I post at two four six eight ten in the morning midday five orsquoclock six orsquoclock I donrsquot sleep a lot I loved MySpace I was the last to go on Facebook out of my group It doesnrsquot have video it doesnrsquot have gifs I hated it but everyone was on it

Irsquom a pretty simple kind of guy Everyone do their bit in getting live music live again and go and support a pub that supports live bands duos and solos Letrsquos all get on Stop the hate on Facebook It is such an awesome social media involvement catchupinformation platform Letrsquos fill it with music and love To all the haters learn to love yes Irsquom a hippie

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Vince ContarinoWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

not such a bad idea and I put it Mario Maiola when I came back It was when I first started working with him back then and I actually tried to convince him not to promote the Zep Boys I always thought rock music was dead and buried I said ldquoMario save your effort do something that at least renumerates you that makes you money back for all your effort you put back in but I donrsquot know I just donrsquot trust this whole rock game anymore The venues are gonerdquo

He said ldquoOk leave it with merdquo He believed in it And when I came back he said ldquoSee that was good What do you want to do nextrdquo ldquoI wouldnrsquot mind working with an orchestrardquo He said ldquoLeave it with merdquo

Then I went on to do some theatre Anyway about 3 or 4 months later he rings me in Brisbane and goes ldquoIrsquove got a couple of dates here in July blah blah blah at The Festival TheatrerdquoIrsquom there ldquoFestival Theatre Wowrdquo because we used to do The Gov ldquoWow Festival Theatre Do you think that is a good ideardquoldquoYeah we are doing it with the Orchestrardquo I said ldquoWhatrdquo He goes ldquoYou told me that you wanted to do it with an orchestra Donrsquot you want to do it anymorerdquo ldquoNo no no I do I dordquo

Vince Contarino started in the Adelaide music scene about 40 years playing in various bands including The Dukes Mega Boys Serpentine and Magnum For the last 30 years he has been performing in his Led Zeppelin tribute band Zep Boys I caught up with Vince by telephone interview

Sue Itrsquos the Zep Boys 30th anniversary this year How does it feel to still be playing in the same band for 30 years

Vince If it was doing nothing but 30 years straight it would be a different story Therersquos been a lot of interesting things that have happened over those 30 years Lots of different projects to keep me stimulated musical projects theatre all sorts To be playing thirty years later I am very proud and Irsquom feeling blessed All the experiences Irsquove had the people Irsquove met the things Irsquove learnt itrsquos been a wonderful journey The best part about it has been the gigs the music and the people coming to the gigs celebrating that we all have one thing in common and that is the love of Led Zeppelin music Itrsquos a bit more than that too It is the love of music and rock music and where it transports us to so itrsquos been wonderful

Sue You have done quite a few shows with Symphony Orchestras in different States Tell me how that came about

Vince We were doing the tour of New Zealand many years ago 2002 or something like that and we were travelling all the way through New Zealand in this little bus type vehicle And we were on the South Island and where they had filmed Lord Of The Rings It was beautiful It evoked that feeling of grandeur We were talking about Lord of The Rings the big production and what a great movie it was and how we could make Led Zeppelin music more epic by adding an orchestra Ha ha ha laugh laugh The thing was you know it was Zep Boys live

ldquoI want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdustrdquo

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Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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listening to bass sounds and tracks They said ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo Louis said ldquoThatrsquos Pigsyrdquo That was what persuaded them to give me a call So there is another stepping stone I owe to Rob Just starting to realise how much Rob had influenced my social circle So that was the decision they had heard some bass tracks Irsquod done on an album the year before and said ldquoletrsquos call him nowrdquo We knew each other we were friends but we just hadnrsquot ever thought about playing together or doing projects together It went from there I ended up playing a couple of tracks - Animal and Poison Forest - and the film clips That was awesome That led into me being in the Zep Boys as we used call them ldquothe Zeppindalesrdquo very handsome men with hair and six packs I am definitely not the most handsome man and I definitely donrsquot have a six pack I have a keg Getting taken into that fold gave everyone a giggle even me

David When I first met you I saw this larger than life character and thought you were a bikie but you were so gentle and welcoming

Irsquove sent out a facebook post asking one of your fans to ask you a question Wersquove got a couple of questions from Tontorsquos Page

Tontorsquos Page What made you get into music

Pigsy Well itrsquos something that Irsquove grown up around although I didnrsquot have direct contact with family musician members Though it was only in the last year I actually found out about an uncle who had bought me a drum kit when I was two or three He kept in contact with my mother and watched me grow up He was my fatherrsquos brother who Irsquove still never met He died of cancer a couple of years ago

I sort of grew up just knowing music Having a guitar thrown at me at seven and wanting that having a drum kit from three and just beating that Bands that influence me Funnily enough for the way I look with the tattoos and the rock exterior I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head Irsquom surprised I didnrsquot become a synth player Anything that had keyboards in it was just my thing I just loved it Guitar was a good thing and it has paid my way through life but I was a massive rsquo80rsquos head INXS Noiseworks Mental As Anything I loved Aussie Rock I

didnrsquot get into any of that rock stuff - Free Zeppelin or Sabbath - till the rsquo90rsquos and I was in my twenties by then I was actually a complete synth head Irsquom divulging a lot here Until I came to Adelaide and I joined Just Strait the Zep Boys and Rob Riley band I lsquod never been in a guitar rock band I was always in a keyboard band Every band I was in had a keyboard player and was always very synth based Irsquod say the rsquo80rsquos Aussie rock

Tontorsquos Page Who is your idol and if you could be onstage with them who would it be

Pigsy Half of it has come to fruition Irsquove always been into the Aussie rock thing and Rose Tattoo even though they were definitely not a synth band I just loved it when their album in rsquo92 came out with I Canrsquot Be Beaten and Scarred For Life So I always very much admired Angry Rob Riley and Pete Wells and then to suddenly be in a band with Rob Riley and touring with him

The other one is all my life Irsquove been a massive fan of John Farnham From seeing him sing in LRB when I was a teenager That would be a dream come true Irsquom friends with his son Rob on Facebook He sounds like his Dad and is an amazing musician So one of the two who I dreamt of being in a band with has come to fruition but the other hasnrsquot yet but I will never give up Thanks Tonto

David We talk about living a very good rock n roll lifestyle with all the excesses the trials and tribulations and that

Pigsy There are definitely plenty of excesses in rock n roll That comes from the down time You might get drunk at a gig but yoursquore drunk on Monday and Tuesday waiting for Wednesday to play

After doing the Zep Boys and a few things I moved to Sydney in 2000 and lived with Pat Picket and Jason Howard and working for the band Primary Then came back in 2000 and I ended up falling into mixing at Le Rox live (or Breakers) which within a couple of months I somehow ended up being the Entertainment Manager and booking all the bands I had a bit of a run at the new metal scene on itrsquos last legs with Full Frontal Lobotomy

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We ended up being number 1 on the SAMIA charts We were there for several weeks and then we got pushed off by Parkway Drive and I Killed The Prom Queen Who just knocked us off the charts My first hearing of them was being knocked off the SAMIA charts Now they are on Epitah Records and they are a huge concern They are headlining festivals in Europe They have gone from being Byron Bay boys on Resistor and now Massive 15 years later I So it doesnrsquot feel so bad when you are knocked off by the band of the decade

David So what happened next

Pigsy I started having a label called Big Phat Adelaide through SonyBMG It was the Red Shore who ended up going through the roof Later That Night I had Low from Queensland all signed to my label Irsquod actually came in at the wrong end of the industry That was about 2005 or 2006 and by then pirating had gone through the roof I remember later that night I had the master in my hands ready to press and I find a link to their new album online I hadnrsquot got it to the printing stage yet but had got it mastered but not pressed and printed If bands donrsquot sell albums at the gigs they get downloaded He said ldquoIrsquove got the same problemrdquo We were getting one download in an hour he was getting 100 downloads every hour It just put a major hole in the industry and so we just shut shop The label was going for eighteen months

Sue Your label was through Modern Music who had distribution through Sony

Pigsy Yes a subsidiary through Modern Music It was just getting too hard It was actually costing money for the pressing and printing For every cd in a kids hand there was 4 downloaded So I went away from that and then was at a music shop I must have had rocks in my head

David I would have imagined it would be fun

Pigsy It was a lot of fun I hung out with a lot of good people It was an awesome 3 or 4 years It led into things like doing gigs with Steve Vai During the record label time I really wasnrsquot doing any playing I had the shop going and the label going I was doing the occasional

fill in gig with cover bands from Salisbury to Morphett Vale Then I got the itch to go and play live again In 2011 I got the chance to book for Mastercraft

I thought ldquoHeck yeah Half of these acts I grew up with If I can hang out with these guys for a week then Irsquom inrdquo So I thought I would bring Full Frontal Lobotomy back to life again So I grabbed Jorge a young guy Cameron and another young guy Andrew Abbott Irsquod know him since he was 12 He came around for a jam and he got the gig So we went out with that and it was awesome The Full Frontal Lobotomy band did a spot in Adelaide The rest of the tour there was massive bands from every State on it So we just did the Mastercraft set That was awesome Rockstaritis stuff again The last time for us especially me and Jorge was 1993 Wersquod have an 8 year break We were back in the big time

David Did you find it hard to get back into it

Pigsy We are back Itrsquos awesome Jorge and I are the whores of the metal scene Wersquod play at the opening of a letter

Pigsy Shortlived It was only a week Then back to pub gigs again Not a good time and not a good decision by me I got roped into getting involved in politics I pulled the videos down and pulled the track off iTunes I got involved with one of the political parties I did a track called Enough is Enough anti carbon tax It got taken to Canberra and played on the lawn on Parliament House I was the muppet of a management person This was 2011

David Yoursquove also had short stints in other bands such as Bon rsquon All

Pigsy Yes Irsquove had a few short stints in and out of bands Like filling in with High Voltage when JJ is away on holidays a member of Bon Nrsquo All for a couple of years on and off and on and off Redback Fever I did an Angels thing for a little while there Let It Be Beatles I was actually the founding member with Michael back in the day Yes I spend a lot of time in concepts Along with playing in Rokhouse and filling in with other bands

David Is there is anyone thatrsquos musically

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inclined in Adelaide who does not know you

Pigsy Therersquos a new generation David Irsquom finding that now as you get over 30 and Irsquom a little bit over that a lot over that you are forgotten very quickly Unless of course you are a Jimmy Barnes or a massive artist As a local artist you really have to make a stand otherwise from generation to generation itrsquos like ldquowhorsquos that old fartrdquo The first hurdle is not getting insulted by them and then not spending too much time trying to bore them with ldquoDo you know who I used to berdquo That could be a trap as well

David When you name drop and no-one has heard of any of them

Pigsy Yes it gets to that stage Irsquom saying to some of these young fellarsquos there are guys who are massive and have written some massive songs and been in massive bands in Australia and they know the band but they donrsquot know any of the membersrsquo names They say ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo I say ldquoDonrsquot worry sunshine go on the net Google is your best friendrdquo

Sue So you released a single too

Pigsy The one for the Canberra ldquoEnough is Enoughrdquo went 118 on the national ARIA charts which is awesome for a song but because it was a political comment opinion song about a month in after some nasty death type threats and attacks from the other side -politics keep away from it People either loved it and were 100 for it or they hated it and were 100 against it So I actually pulled the YouTube video down and pulled the single off of iTunes because I realised although I agreed with what Irsquod written and the content that I was against the carbon tax I wasnrsquot that strongly against it that I would have put myself and my family in danger So then I bounced to the next stage where I did a single for a young fella Leo who had inoperable cancer He was two years old and we were trying to raise money to see what they could do The family was just an average Australian working family and he was related to a good friend of someone right up there in the industry We were just trying to help It wasnrsquot just because it was someone we knew it was a good cause We put a single

out for that We went to Sydney and played in 2012 at the Gaelic Club We had a great gig there with four other bands and raised some money We put the single out for that which was Live My Life At that stage I think I was calling myself the Spencer band That was basically the guys who had done the Lobotomy and Mastercraft tour with me but now we were wearing suits and playing acoustic guitar

I forgot something really funny In 2010 Irsquod actually put together a band called The Thieves with a bunch of banjos and mandolins and with young Ben He was helping me out at the shop He was playing in a little punk band called Perfectly Frank I spoke to him the drummer and bass player We thought it would be really good to something folk yet punk but you need mandolins and banjos for that Okay Irsquom going to buy a mandolin and a banjo Funnily enough Irsquove oversold the act which hasnrsquot even had itrsquos rehearsal yet or any original songs to Vince Contarino Enter Vince from stage left and said ldquoVince youlsquove got two shows coming up at the Gov Do you want an opening act What do you reckon Itrsquos just acoustic a bit of banjo and and a bit of mandolinrdquo He says ldquoWhatrdquo ldquoIrsquom playing banjo and mandolinrdquo ldquoOkay you can open uprdquo

So we thought letrsquos not be Ben and Spencer or Spencer and Ben letrsquos call it The Thieves All of a sudden because of Vincersquos high rotation advertising we became ldquoOh The Thieves Who are The Thievesrdquo We were everywhere on the net and on television and all the pull through All of a sudden Irsquom getting a call from Sasha Sewell ldquoPigsy what is this Thieves thingrdquo ldquoIt is pseudo punk acoustic folk trip bandrdquo He said ldquoAwesome 29th January do you want to put it aside for merdquoI said ldquoSurerdquo My little brain said January 29th is Adelaide Big Day out I just melted He wouldnrsquot say that to me Irsquove googled and then Irsquom getting excited without any factsldquoBen I think we have been booked for Big Day Out I think wersquove been booked for Big Day Outrdquo

Sasha said ldquoIrsquom going to come and see you at The Govrdquo I said ldquoItrsquos not the band itrsquos just the duordquo He said ldquoI want to see the bandrdquo

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Wersquod hadnrsquot had a rehearsal yet We were still only a duo We didnrsquot even have a band yet He knew the calibre of who was doing it and the fact that we were all over tv and itrsquos bigger than Ben Hur We werenrsquot even as big as an ashtray at that stage We hadnrsquot even done a rehearsal and this stuff was happening So we got a banjo and mandolin that week and went in the show every night We were there till 10 orsquoclock every night Me learning to play the instruments and him pulling out a chord progression that was cool and singing about ldquodrink up your poisonrdquo and ldquoa punch in the far never felt so goodrdquo and those classic type punk innuendos and turned them into songs All of a sudden it went from there That was a killer ride Our actual first ever actual show was supporting Sham 69 at Enigma Bar We hadnrsquot done anything yet and we were doing international supports So it was the power of social media and just doing the packs up enough to make it look like we were a big band Then hoping wersquove the goods and while we are onstage everyone doesnrsquot throw bricks at us It was a live show By the time we got it together we had Cat Williams renowned number 1 chick skater on acoustic guitar a bunch of young guys our mandolin player was originally Benrsquos little brother who used to do backflips on stage while playing mandolin It was a live show that you just went wow Hence we did the Big Day Out and then it just rolled We were flat out Filling up Enigma filling up The Gov filling up Fowlers All original We put an EP out called ldquoDrink Up Your Poisonrdquo which I tried to rehash with Big Phat Adelaide So I had BPA001 for the record label and re-released it under that It really went well to the point that I definitely became an alcoholic We were playing a lot as a duo during the week and Saturday and Sundays as a full band It was some of the most exciting times of my life As all things come to an end and being told ldquostop drinking you are going to dierdquo So you stop drinking and you start refocusing and wake up and think that playing banjo in a punk band isnrsquot what I am all about

Sue Is that when you found God

Pigsy Yes actually I then caught up with an old friend of mine Anthony Tucker whose band I used to book into Breakers and Le Rox He had become a pasteur Funny story I didnrsquot

go there as a Christian even though I always had faith I went there as a hired sound guyldquoSunday mornings itrsquos a 730 start We canrsquot afford much Do you want to come in and mix the bandrdquo Irsquom thinking Irsquom going to rock up and there is one mic and a pa that is crusty So I rock up there and itrsquos all real gear and a real pa First Sunday morning a 730 start I was getting home at 5am from gigs so shower and straight to church Still drinking Second week same thing Three weeks in I had an epithamy The band were doing a Hillsong song and I arose and found myself standing there crying Never been around the Christian circle Irsquom a big tattooed tough guy I was freaking out trying to hide it ldquoThere is something in my eyerdquo There is no way anyone is going to see me cry I actually went to Kevin and Anthony after and said ldquoI donrsquot know whatrsquos going on I canrsquot stop cryingrdquoldquoYour heart is opening up to something you loverdquo

From there I went through to doing religious education and being a counsellor Going to national conferences That was my life solid for two years I still love the guys and I still go there I got to the stage where I realised that I couldnrsquot offload other peoplersquos problems Irsquod go into a counselling session just helping people and theyrsquod walk away light hearted and Irsquod walk away feeling like I have bricks in my guts I canrsquot help people if Irsquom broken In a counselling situation you hand it on to God and if you donrsquot know how to do that then you are bogged down and I was heavy bogged At this stage I was doing stuff at the Hampstead and Repat with John Swan Just acoustic stuff I was going in and playing for the patients and returned soldiers

David Whatrsquos that like going through the epithamy then working with someone who is considered a legend in music and working with him closely and taking that passion to help ing people who are in hospital and so broken physically

Pigsy It was still a heavy thing in my heart to be there but you realise that you are helping them and it lifts that feeling It just feels good We are so caught up in our first world problems My car wonrsquot start Irsquove stubbed my toes Irsquove broken my arm These people are

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bedridden these people are broken some canrsquot talk My life is pretty awesome and I want to share some of that with them John is 100 like that as well He is awesome Hersquos at the Salvos every Wednesday night feeding the homeless People donrsquot realise because he doesnrsquot want the accolades he doesnrsquot want to be idolised He just wants to help these people Hersquos full time I spend a couple of days a week helping these people

I love helping people I suppose the first thing yoursquove got to do is protect your own heart If you give 100 away itrsquos definitely not a bad thing but if you are broken you canrsquot help people So I realised that at that level it gets to me too much I just help when I can in a lesser capacity but not in a lesser capacity I definitely havenrsquot moved away from the church

Sue Did you get baptised

Pigsy Yes back in 2013 on Christmas Eve I had the whole family there and the whole dunking process We had full water baptism It was awesome

Sue You were raised Catholic and are you now Pentacostical

Pigsy Yes I am Pentacostical Christian None of my beliefs were threatened by the other so it went from there My family all tripped out I remember getting an inbox from my sister saying ldquoYoursquove finally found where you should berdquo and my family arenrsquot religous They were saying ldquoWe always know this is where you would end uprdquo ldquoWhat If I didnrsquot know then you didnrsquot knowrdquo

David Is it something that theyrsquove always seen in you since you were a kid

Pigsy Since I was a kid Irsquove always tried to help people

Sue Did you go to Sunday School when you were young

Pigsy No but a private high school - St Johns College I was raised by my Grandmother I got to High School I thought ldquoUniform religion What are you doing to merdquo I went there and

it was awesome Halfway through Year Nine I realised that they werenrsquot very strict on their truancy By that stage I was living on a farm and it was 20km out of town and we didnrsquot have a phone so it was very easy not to go to school I turned 14 in March of that year and it was my last day of school I remember going home and saying Irsquom not going back to school Irsquom over it 24 hours later I got a job working in a plant nursery From there I was doing that and then into music

Sue What was your favourite subject at school

Pigsy Art and music Look who has won the painting prize again I was right into it till Grade Three then I got put into Miss Barbara Williamsrsquo class That was when my life changed She was from Adelaide this hotshot teacher They went looking for musical students to put in her class I ended up in her class and playing guitar and it went from there

Sue What instruments do you play

Pigsy Anything that is not brass or woodwind instruments Keyboards drums bass piano - badly mandolin banjo bazouki

Sue Do you record at home Do you play all the instruments yourself

Pigsy Yes most of my demos I do myself Especially when you get to that musicianrsquos life where you are recording at one in the morning Itrsquos a bit hard to call your mates to come over So many half finished demos Thatrsquos the bad thing about working at home on your own equipment You over edit over think and for every five songs you get out there there is fifty songs there that are not good enough but no-one else has heard it Thatrsquos a real trap when you got your own studios You are not looking at the clock saying this is costing five hundred dollars You get complacent

Sue Do you make your own video clips

Pigsy Yes you have to do everything yourself The booking of venues has come through having to book my bands myself The venue owner says ldquoYou are really hard to deal with and you always seem to be getting your own

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15

way Will you work with usrdquo Thatrsquos how I started booking at Le Rox in 2000 It was just through being in a band and being a ball breaker to the venues and them saying ldquowe are going to hire you because if you work from this side of the fence like that letrsquos see how you work from the other side of the fence for usrdquo Now Irsquom back in booking venues again

My friends Nick and Alex I know from the Marble Bar days in the city Wersquove come in and gone ldquoletrsquos make a go of itrdquo A music venture concern not just a pub on the corner First we got a pa and a stage and make it from a pub on the corner into a venue What bands are around There are the circuit bands Letrsquos get some people who arenrsquot from Port Adelaide as well to come and enjoy Port Adelaide as well So we are bringing in bands from Norwood and Salisbury not just the local bands

Sue Who is Norah Van

Pigsy Norah Van is basically our version of the Front Page Allstars

Sue There is no Norah

Pigsy No Originally I was going to call it Bloody Norah I thought no itrsquos a bit bogan What seems to be really cool is having a girlrsquos name Itrsquos got Mick from Let It Be Beatles in it itrsquos got Pete from Evenflow itrsquos got Jorge from Rock The Boss We rotate some players Itrsquos a great little band with rotating singers We donrsquot usually have the same singers twice in a row Itrsquos the beauty of a non static lineup as it keeps it exciting for the players and the punters too Good for the venue and good for the punters too Itrsquos been doing awesome Being a social media nut like I am Sorry to everyone out there yoursquove all been tagged at least once this week

Itrsquos a really hard market now I remember buying a house in Port Adelaide 20 years ago and she was a rough suburb - it was men are men beer drinkers wharfies It was hard I remember coming down here when I was in my twenties and thinking ldquoWhat have I donerdquo Now itrsquos all sweethearts and families So our biggest hurdle is convincing people itrsquos a family suburb now

David It comes across very strongly in all your Facebook posts that you are a family man

Pigsy I think family is really a strong thing with me because it keeps my sanity In the entertainment industry there is a lot of insanity I keep them separate When itrsquos family time it is hard because of mobile phone and Facebook so you are always contactable but when thatrsquos the day it would take an emergency to get me away from that In the rsquo90rsquos and 2000rsquos I went through where I was just focused on becoming a rockstar of getting bigger and becoming a household name Itrsquos not sour grapes that it never happened but I think it would have drove me insane if it did I might have been a nut job It may have destroyed my psyche and destroyed me as a person There was a lot of energy used on that But now I donrsquot know if that is what I wanted Of course if I had made it and made a million dollars then that would be a different story There was a lot of energy used where family were ignored and friends were ignored I realised that 15 years ago that the 100 people that were in my direct social circle or in my life were musicians and I had no normal friends That was an epitomy in itself I need to know some normal people The level that people work at as musicians mentally not saying they are dumb or smart because there are both levels of the scale they are very focused Your whole conversation is music your whole social life is music your whole going out is to see a band None of this going to a cafe to have a coffee and just hang out Is a band playing there If not Irsquom not going You get into that rut where everything is about live music

Sue Yoursquove gone from playing in a band to doing solo gigs

Pigsy Itrsquos just the time thing I love getting up and playing and being around people and being onstage but I cannot say that I like being locked in a room with a bunch of smelly blokes including myself bashing through songs to learn

Irsquom still writing Irsquom still recording Irsquove changed my focus on my writing style being that now there is not a lot of keyboards After going through the Irish music thing and through the

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whole mandolin thing I enjoy that angle of lsquoacousticityrsquo if there is such a word

David Your whole journey has been amazing

Pigsy Journey is a good word It has been a journey Sitting back there always been times there where I have had addiction to substance abuse I think especially the young striving musician and itrsquos not everyone Irsquom speaking for myself but you can fall into that substance abuse being alcohol or pot or whatever your substance of choice is For some people it becomes love or girls or with some people it can be success Success can be the biggest drug Striving for that you can run yourself into the wall I did that for 10 or 12 years That was all I could focus on Block friends block family Focus focus win win

David Is it a byproduct of your alto ego

Pigsy Definitely Wersquove all got egos If anyone says that they havenrsquot got an ego and they play music for themselves I will hand them a lentil burger and a necklace made out of flowers I love music Itrsquos not what I am but it is a big part of my life and my love There is some ego The largest part is probably creativity and actually finishing something and being creative Irsquom sorry but everyone likes to be appreciated You donrsquot spend 30 years of your life doing something and saying ldquoWell I donrsquot care if you like itrdquo That sounds like sour grapes to me Of course you care if other people like it otherwise you wouldnrsquot do it Thatrsquos not from an ego point of view thatrsquos just from feeling successful Everyone has different levels of feeling successful Ten years ago my point of success was being on tv every night and playing the big venues every week and having my name on everyonersquos lips Now itrsquos getting up every day and playing a gig a week and hanging out with my family hanging out with my grandson hanging out with my friends having a coffee I find that soothing and I find that successful Things like that change and where your focus is and your points of what you call success

David What does the future hold for Pigsy

Pigsy Irsquom definitely here for the long haul Sorry for all the haters Family and music and

just trying to get on with everyone If I can make someone smile or forget about how bad their day is I love doing that It is a focus but it is not everything about me I want to play every weekend and do gigs and have fun myself and I love doing that but that is not everything about me Family would be my strongest focus now but it is not detracting from music As you get older you can actually find spaces to fit everything without saying ldquoIrsquove got to do this today as I didnrsquot do it yesterdayrdquo Cool Irsquoll do it tomorrow As long as there is no-one waiting on a deadline you can do it tomorrow

David When you get to your standard of success a lot of the musicians donrsquot necessarily plan for the future

Pigsy I think the biggest thing we all overlook is looking into our future and how we are going to live when we get older If I stop gigging I am broke The smart ones have got a trade behind themselves or done something in their off time

Sue So you havenrsquot created a business just a job for yourself

Pigsy Even as a consultant if I hand the reigns over to someone else they are not going to do it like me I found that with a couple of gigs Irsquove done then if Irsquom are not involved then they are not doing it Irsquom not a bighead Irsquom a social media nut I post at two four six eight ten in the morning midday five orsquoclock six orsquoclock I donrsquot sleep a lot I loved MySpace I was the last to go on Facebook out of my group It doesnrsquot have video it doesnrsquot have gifs I hated it but everyone was on it

Irsquom a pretty simple kind of guy Everyone do their bit in getting live music live again and go and support a pub that supports live bands duos and solos Letrsquos all get on Stop the hate on Facebook It is such an awesome social media involvement catchupinformation platform Letrsquos fill it with music and love To all the haters learn to love yes Irsquom a hippie

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Vince ContarinoWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

not such a bad idea and I put it Mario Maiola when I came back It was when I first started working with him back then and I actually tried to convince him not to promote the Zep Boys I always thought rock music was dead and buried I said ldquoMario save your effort do something that at least renumerates you that makes you money back for all your effort you put back in but I donrsquot know I just donrsquot trust this whole rock game anymore The venues are gonerdquo

He said ldquoOk leave it with merdquo He believed in it And when I came back he said ldquoSee that was good What do you want to do nextrdquo ldquoI wouldnrsquot mind working with an orchestrardquo He said ldquoLeave it with merdquo

Then I went on to do some theatre Anyway about 3 or 4 months later he rings me in Brisbane and goes ldquoIrsquove got a couple of dates here in July blah blah blah at The Festival TheatrerdquoIrsquom there ldquoFestival Theatre Wowrdquo because we used to do The Gov ldquoWow Festival Theatre Do you think that is a good ideardquoldquoYeah we are doing it with the Orchestrardquo I said ldquoWhatrdquo He goes ldquoYou told me that you wanted to do it with an orchestra Donrsquot you want to do it anymorerdquo ldquoNo no no I do I dordquo

Vince Contarino started in the Adelaide music scene about 40 years playing in various bands including The Dukes Mega Boys Serpentine and Magnum For the last 30 years he has been performing in his Led Zeppelin tribute band Zep Boys I caught up with Vince by telephone interview

Sue Itrsquos the Zep Boys 30th anniversary this year How does it feel to still be playing in the same band for 30 years

Vince If it was doing nothing but 30 years straight it would be a different story Therersquos been a lot of interesting things that have happened over those 30 years Lots of different projects to keep me stimulated musical projects theatre all sorts To be playing thirty years later I am very proud and Irsquom feeling blessed All the experiences Irsquove had the people Irsquove met the things Irsquove learnt itrsquos been a wonderful journey The best part about it has been the gigs the music and the people coming to the gigs celebrating that we all have one thing in common and that is the love of Led Zeppelin music Itrsquos a bit more than that too It is the love of music and rock music and where it transports us to so itrsquos been wonderful

Sue You have done quite a few shows with Symphony Orchestras in different States Tell me how that came about

Vince We were doing the tour of New Zealand many years ago 2002 or something like that and we were travelling all the way through New Zealand in this little bus type vehicle And we were on the South Island and where they had filmed Lord Of The Rings It was beautiful It evoked that feeling of grandeur We were talking about Lord of The Rings the big production and what a great movie it was and how we could make Led Zeppelin music more epic by adding an orchestra Ha ha ha laugh laugh The thing was you know it was Zep Boys live

ldquoI want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdustrdquo

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Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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We ended up being number 1 on the SAMIA charts We were there for several weeks and then we got pushed off by Parkway Drive and I Killed The Prom Queen Who just knocked us off the charts My first hearing of them was being knocked off the SAMIA charts Now they are on Epitah Records and they are a huge concern They are headlining festivals in Europe They have gone from being Byron Bay boys on Resistor and now Massive 15 years later I So it doesnrsquot feel so bad when you are knocked off by the band of the decade

David So what happened next

Pigsy I started having a label called Big Phat Adelaide through SonyBMG It was the Red Shore who ended up going through the roof Later That Night I had Low from Queensland all signed to my label Irsquod actually came in at the wrong end of the industry That was about 2005 or 2006 and by then pirating had gone through the roof I remember later that night I had the master in my hands ready to press and I find a link to their new album online I hadnrsquot got it to the printing stage yet but had got it mastered but not pressed and printed If bands donrsquot sell albums at the gigs they get downloaded He said ldquoIrsquove got the same problemrdquo We were getting one download in an hour he was getting 100 downloads every hour It just put a major hole in the industry and so we just shut shop The label was going for eighteen months

Sue Your label was through Modern Music who had distribution through Sony

Pigsy Yes a subsidiary through Modern Music It was just getting too hard It was actually costing money for the pressing and printing For every cd in a kids hand there was 4 downloaded So I went away from that and then was at a music shop I must have had rocks in my head

David I would have imagined it would be fun

Pigsy It was a lot of fun I hung out with a lot of good people It was an awesome 3 or 4 years It led into things like doing gigs with Steve Vai During the record label time I really wasnrsquot doing any playing I had the shop going and the label going I was doing the occasional

fill in gig with cover bands from Salisbury to Morphett Vale Then I got the itch to go and play live again In 2011 I got the chance to book for Mastercraft

I thought ldquoHeck yeah Half of these acts I grew up with If I can hang out with these guys for a week then Irsquom inrdquo So I thought I would bring Full Frontal Lobotomy back to life again So I grabbed Jorge a young guy Cameron and another young guy Andrew Abbott Irsquod know him since he was 12 He came around for a jam and he got the gig So we went out with that and it was awesome The Full Frontal Lobotomy band did a spot in Adelaide The rest of the tour there was massive bands from every State on it So we just did the Mastercraft set That was awesome Rockstaritis stuff again The last time for us especially me and Jorge was 1993 Wersquod have an 8 year break We were back in the big time

David Did you find it hard to get back into it

Pigsy We are back Itrsquos awesome Jorge and I are the whores of the metal scene Wersquod play at the opening of a letter

Pigsy Shortlived It was only a week Then back to pub gigs again Not a good time and not a good decision by me I got roped into getting involved in politics I pulled the videos down and pulled the track off iTunes I got involved with one of the political parties I did a track called Enough is Enough anti carbon tax It got taken to Canberra and played on the lawn on Parliament House I was the muppet of a management person This was 2011

David Yoursquove also had short stints in other bands such as Bon rsquon All

Pigsy Yes Irsquove had a few short stints in and out of bands Like filling in with High Voltage when JJ is away on holidays a member of Bon Nrsquo All for a couple of years on and off and on and off Redback Fever I did an Angels thing for a little while there Let It Be Beatles I was actually the founding member with Michael back in the day Yes I spend a lot of time in concepts Along with playing in Rokhouse and filling in with other bands

David Is there is anyone thatrsquos musically

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inclined in Adelaide who does not know you

Pigsy Therersquos a new generation David Irsquom finding that now as you get over 30 and Irsquom a little bit over that a lot over that you are forgotten very quickly Unless of course you are a Jimmy Barnes or a massive artist As a local artist you really have to make a stand otherwise from generation to generation itrsquos like ldquowhorsquos that old fartrdquo The first hurdle is not getting insulted by them and then not spending too much time trying to bore them with ldquoDo you know who I used to berdquo That could be a trap as well

David When you name drop and no-one has heard of any of them

Pigsy Yes it gets to that stage Irsquom saying to some of these young fellarsquos there are guys who are massive and have written some massive songs and been in massive bands in Australia and they know the band but they donrsquot know any of the membersrsquo names They say ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo I say ldquoDonrsquot worry sunshine go on the net Google is your best friendrdquo

Sue So you released a single too

Pigsy The one for the Canberra ldquoEnough is Enoughrdquo went 118 on the national ARIA charts which is awesome for a song but because it was a political comment opinion song about a month in after some nasty death type threats and attacks from the other side -politics keep away from it People either loved it and were 100 for it or they hated it and were 100 against it So I actually pulled the YouTube video down and pulled the single off of iTunes because I realised although I agreed with what Irsquod written and the content that I was against the carbon tax I wasnrsquot that strongly against it that I would have put myself and my family in danger So then I bounced to the next stage where I did a single for a young fella Leo who had inoperable cancer He was two years old and we were trying to raise money to see what they could do The family was just an average Australian working family and he was related to a good friend of someone right up there in the industry We were just trying to help It wasnrsquot just because it was someone we knew it was a good cause We put a single

out for that We went to Sydney and played in 2012 at the Gaelic Club We had a great gig there with four other bands and raised some money We put the single out for that which was Live My Life At that stage I think I was calling myself the Spencer band That was basically the guys who had done the Lobotomy and Mastercraft tour with me but now we were wearing suits and playing acoustic guitar

I forgot something really funny In 2010 Irsquod actually put together a band called The Thieves with a bunch of banjos and mandolins and with young Ben He was helping me out at the shop He was playing in a little punk band called Perfectly Frank I spoke to him the drummer and bass player We thought it would be really good to something folk yet punk but you need mandolins and banjos for that Okay Irsquom going to buy a mandolin and a banjo Funnily enough Irsquove oversold the act which hasnrsquot even had itrsquos rehearsal yet or any original songs to Vince Contarino Enter Vince from stage left and said ldquoVince youlsquove got two shows coming up at the Gov Do you want an opening act What do you reckon Itrsquos just acoustic a bit of banjo and and a bit of mandolinrdquo He says ldquoWhatrdquo ldquoIrsquom playing banjo and mandolinrdquo ldquoOkay you can open uprdquo

So we thought letrsquos not be Ben and Spencer or Spencer and Ben letrsquos call it The Thieves All of a sudden because of Vincersquos high rotation advertising we became ldquoOh The Thieves Who are The Thievesrdquo We were everywhere on the net and on television and all the pull through All of a sudden Irsquom getting a call from Sasha Sewell ldquoPigsy what is this Thieves thingrdquo ldquoIt is pseudo punk acoustic folk trip bandrdquo He said ldquoAwesome 29th January do you want to put it aside for merdquoI said ldquoSurerdquo My little brain said January 29th is Adelaide Big Day out I just melted He wouldnrsquot say that to me Irsquove googled and then Irsquom getting excited without any factsldquoBen I think we have been booked for Big Day Out I think wersquove been booked for Big Day Outrdquo

Sasha said ldquoIrsquom going to come and see you at The Govrdquo I said ldquoItrsquos not the band itrsquos just the duordquo He said ldquoI want to see the bandrdquo

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Wersquod hadnrsquot had a rehearsal yet We were still only a duo We didnrsquot even have a band yet He knew the calibre of who was doing it and the fact that we were all over tv and itrsquos bigger than Ben Hur We werenrsquot even as big as an ashtray at that stage We hadnrsquot even done a rehearsal and this stuff was happening So we got a banjo and mandolin that week and went in the show every night We were there till 10 orsquoclock every night Me learning to play the instruments and him pulling out a chord progression that was cool and singing about ldquodrink up your poisonrdquo and ldquoa punch in the far never felt so goodrdquo and those classic type punk innuendos and turned them into songs All of a sudden it went from there That was a killer ride Our actual first ever actual show was supporting Sham 69 at Enigma Bar We hadnrsquot done anything yet and we were doing international supports So it was the power of social media and just doing the packs up enough to make it look like we were a big band Then hoping wersquove the goods and while we are onstage everyone doesnrsquot throw bricks at us It was a live show By the time we got it together we had Cat Williams renowned number 1 chick skater on acoustic guitar a bunch of young guys our mandolin player was originally Benrsquos little brother who used to do backflips on stage while playing mandolin It was a live show that you just went wow Hence we did the Big Day Out and then it just rolled We were flat out Filling up Enigma filling up The Gov filling up Fowlers All original We put an EP out called ldquoDrink Up Your Poisonrdquo which I tried to rehash with Big Phat Adelaide So I had BPA001 for the record label and re-released it under that It really went well to the point that I definitely became an alcoholic We were playing a lot as a duo during the week and Saturday and Sundays as a full band It was some of the most exciting times of my life As all things come to an end and being told ldquostop drinking you are going to dierdquo So you stop drinking and you start refocusing and wake up and think that playing banjo in a punk band isnrsquot what I am all about

Sue Is that when you found God

Pigsy Yes actually I then caught up with an old friend of mine Anthony Tucker whose band I used to book into Breakers and Le Rox He had become a pasteur Funny story I didnrsquot

go there as a Christian even though I always had faith I went there as a hired sound guyldquoSunday mornings itrsquos a 730 start We canrsquot afford much Do you want to come in and mix the bandrdquo Irsquom thinking Irsquom going to rock up and there is one mic and a pa that is crusty So I rock up there and itrsquos all real gear and a real pa First Sunday morning a 730 start I was getting home at 5am from gigs so shower and straight to church Still drinking Second week same thing Three weeks in I had an epithamy The band were doing a Hillsong song and I arose and found myself standing there crying Never been around the Christian circle Irsquom a big tattooed tough guy I was freaking out trying to hide it ldquoThere is something in my eyerdquo There is no way anyone is going to see me cry I actually went to Kevin and Anthony after and said ldquoI donrsquot know whatrsquos going on I canrsquot stop cryingrdquoldquoYour heart is opening up to something you loverdquo

From there I went through to doing religious education and being a counsellor Going to national conferences That was my life solid for two years I still love the guys and I still go there I got to the stage where I realised that I couldnrsquot offload other peoplersquos problems Irsquod go into a counselling session just helping people and theyrsquod walk away light hearted and Irsquod walk away feeling like I have bricks in my guts I canrsquot help people if Irsquom broken In a counselling situation you hand it on to God and if you donrsquot know how to do that then you are bogged down and I was heavy bogged At this stage I was doing stuff at the Hampstead and Repat with John Swan Just acoustic stuff I was going in and playing for the patients and returned soldiers

David Whatrsquos that like going through the epithamy then working with someone who is considered a legend in music and working with him closely and taking that passion to help ing people who are in hospital and so broken physically

Pigsy It was still a heavy thing in my heart to be there but you realise that you are helping them and it lifts that feeling It just feels good We are so caught up in our first world problems My car wonrsquot start Irsquove stubbed my toes Irsquove broken my arm These people are

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bedridden these people are broken some canrsquot talk My life is pretty awesome and I want to share some of that with them John is 100 like that as well He is awesome Hersquos at the Salvos every Wednesday night feeding the homeless People donrsquot realise because he doesnrsquot want the accolades he doesnrsquot want to be idolised He just wants to help these people Hersquos full time I spend a couple of days a week helping these people

I love helping people I suppose the first thing yoursquove got to do is protect your own heart If you give 100 away itrsquos definitely not a bad thing but if you are broken you canrsquot help people So I realised that at that level it gets to me too much I just help when I can in a lesser capacity but not in a lesser capacity I definitely havenrsquot moved away from the church

Sue Did you get baptised

Pigsy Yes back in 2013 on Christmas Eve I had the whole family there and the whole dunking process We had full water baptism It was awesome

Sue You were raised Catholic and are you now Pentacostical

Pigsy Yes I am Pentacostical Christian None of my beliefs were threatened by the other so it went from there My family all tripped out I remember getting an inbox from my sister saying ldquoYoursquove finally found where you should berdquo and my family arenrsquot religous They were saying ldquoWe always know this is where you would end uprdquo ldquoWhat If I didnrsquot know then you didnrsquot knowrdquo

David Is it something that theyrsquove always seen in you since you were a kid

Pigsy Since I was a kid Irsquove always tried to help people

Sue Did you go to Sunday School when you were young

Pigsy No but a private high school - St Johns College I was raised by my Grandmother I got to High School I thought ldquoUniform religion What are you doing to merdquo I went there and

it was awesome Halfway through Year Nine I realised that they werenrsquot very strict on their truancy By that stage I was living on a farm and it was 20km out of town and we didnrsquot have a phone so it was very easy not to go to school I turned 14 in March of that year and it was my last day of school I remember going home and saying Irsquom not going back to school Irsquom over it 24 hours later I got a job working in a plant nursery From there I was doing that and then into music

Sue What was your favourite subject at school

Pigsy Art and music Look who has won the painting prize again I was right into it till Grade Three then I got put into Miss Barbara Williamsrsquo class That was when my life changed She was from Adelaide this hotshot teacher They went looking for musical students to put in her class I ended up in her class and playing guitar and it went from there

Sue What instruments do you play

Pigsy Anything that is not brass or woodwind instruments Keyboards drums bass piano - badly mandolin banjo bazouki

Sue Do you record at home Do you play all the instruments yourself

Pigsy Yes most of my demos I do myself Especially when you get to that musicianrsquos life where you are recording at one in the morning Itrsquos a bit hard to call your mates to come over So many half finished demos Thatrsquos the bad thing about working at home on your own equipment You over edit over think and for every five songs you get out there there is fifty songs there that are not good enough but no-one else has heard it Thatrsquos a real trap when you got your own studios You are not looking at the clock saying this is costing five hundred dollars You get complacent

Sue Do you make your own video clips

Pigsy Yes you have to do everything yourself The booking of venues has come through having to book my bands myself The venue owner says ldquoYou are really hard to deal with and you always seem to be getting your own

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15

way Will you work with usrdquo Thatrsquos how I started booking at Le Rox in 2000 It was just through being in a band and being a ball breaker to the venues and them saying ldquowe are going to hire you because if you work from this side of the fence like that letrsquos see how you work from the other side of the fence for usrdquo Now Irsquom back in booking venues again

My friends Nick and Alex I know from the Marble Bar days in the city Wersquove come in and gone ldquoletrsquos make a go of itrdquo A music venture concern not just a pub on the corner First we got a pa and a stage and make it from a pub on the corner into a venue What bands are around There are the circuit bands Letrsquos get some people who arenrsquot from Port Adelaide as well to come and enjoy Port Adelaide as well So we are bringing in bands from Norwood and Salisbury not just the local bands

Sue Who is Norah Van

Pigsy Norah Van is basically our version of the Front Page Allstars

Sue There is no Norah

Pigsy No Originally I was going to call it Bloody Norah I thought no itrsquos a bit bogan What seems to be really cool is having a girlrsquos name Itrsquos got Mick from Let It Be Beatles in it itrsquos got Pete from Evenflow itrsquos got Jorge from Rock The Boss We rotate some players Itrsquos a great little band with rotating singers We donrsquot usually have the same singers twice in a row Itrsquos the beauty of a non static lineup as it keeps it exciting for the players and the punters too Good for the venue and good for the punters too Itrsquos been doing awesome Being a social media nut like I am Sorry to everyone out there yoursquove all been tagged at least once this week

Itrsquos a really hard market now I remember buying a house in Port Adelaide 20 years ago and she was a rough suburb - it was men are men beer drinkers wharfies It was hard I remember coming down here when I was in my twenties and thinking ldquoWhat have I donerdquo Now itrsquos all sweethearts and families So our biggest hurdle is convincing people itrsquos a family suburb now

David It comes across very strongly in all your Facebook posts that you are a family man

Pigsy I think family is really a strong thing with me because it keeps my sanity In the entertainment industry there is a lot of insanity I keep them separate When itrsquos family time it is hard because of mobile phone and Facebook so you are always contactable but when thatrsquos the day it would take an emergency to get me away from that In the rsquo90rsquos and 2000rsquos I went through where I was just focused on becoming a rockstar of getting bigger and becoming a household name Itrsquos not sour grapes that it never happened but I think it would have drove me insane if it did I might have been a nut job It may have destroyed my psyche and destroyed me as a person There was a lot of energy used on that But now I donrsquot know if that is what I wanted Of course if I had made it and made a million dollars then that would be a different story There was a lot of energy used where family were ignored and friends were ignored I realised that 15 years ago that the 100 people that were in my direct social circle or in my life were musicians and I had no normal friends That was an epitomy in itself I need to know some normal people The level that people work at as musicians mentally not saying they are dumb or smart because there are both levels of the scale they are very focused Your whole conversation is music your whole social life is music your whole going out is to see a band None of this going to a cafe to have a coffee and just hang out Is a band playing there If not Irsquom not going You get into that rut where everything is about live music

Sue Yoursquove gone from playing in a band to doing solo gigs

Pigsy Itrsquos just the time thing I love getting up and playing and being around people and being onstage but I cannot say that I like being locked in a room with a bunch of smelly blokes including myself bashing through songs to learn

Irsquom still writing Irsquom still recording Irsquove changed my focus on my writing style being that now there is not a lot of keyboards After going through the Irish music thing and through the

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whole mandolin thing I enjoy that angle of lsquoacousticityrsquo if there is such a word

David Your whole journey has been amazing

Pigsy Journey is a good word It has been a journey Sitting back there always been times there where I have had addiction to substance abuse I think especially the young striving musician and itrsquos not everyone Irsquom speaking for myself but you can fall into that substance abuse being alcohol or pot or whatever your substance of choice is For some people it becomes love or girls or with some people it can be success Success can be the biggest drug Striving for that you can run yourself into the wall I did that for 10 or 12 years That was all I could focus on Block friends block family Focus focus win win

David Is it a byproduct of your alto ego

Pigsy Definitely Wersquove all got egos If anyone says that they havenrsquot got an ego and they play music for themselves I will hand them a lentil burger and a necklace made out of flowers I love music Itrsquos not what I am but it is a big part of my life and my love There is some ego The largest part is probably creativity and actually finishing something and being creative Irsquom sorry but everyone likes to be appreciated You donrsquot spend 30 years of your life doing something and saying ldquoWell I donrsquot care if you like itrdquo That sounds like sour grapes to me Of course you care if other people like it otherwise you wouldnrsquot do it Thatrsquos not from an ego point of view thatrsquos just from feeling successful Everyone has different levels of feeling successful Ten years ago my point of success was being on tv every night and playing the big venues every week and having my name on everyonersquos lips Now itrsquos getting up every day and playing a gig a week and hanging out with my family hanging out with my grandson hanging out with my friends having a coffee I find that soothing and I find that successful Things like that change and where your focus is and your points of what you call success

David What does the future hold for Pigsy

Pigsy Irsquom definitely here for the long haul Sorry for all the haters Family and music and

just trying to get on with everyone If I can make someone smile or forget about how bad their day is I love doing that It is a focus but it is not everything about me I want to play every weekend and do gigs and have fun myself and I love doing that but that is not everything about me Family would be my strongest focus now but it is not detracting from music As you get older you can actually find spaces to fit everything without saying ldquoIrsquove got to do this today as I didnrsquot do it yesterdayrdquo Cool Irsquoll do it tomorrow As long as there is no-one waiting on a deadline you can do it tomorrow

David When you get to your standard of success a lot of the musicians donrsquot necessarily plan for the future

Pigsy I think the biggest thing we all overlook is looking into our future and how we are going to live when we get older If I stop gigging I am broke The smart ones have got a trade behind themselves or done something in their off time

Sue So you havenrsquot created a business just a job for yourself

Pigsy Even as a consultant if I hand the reigns over to someone else they are not going to do it like me I found that with a couple of gigs Irsquove done then if Irsquom are not involved then they are not doing it Irsquom not a bighead Irsquom a social media nut I post at two four six eight ten in the morning midday five orsquoclock six orsquoclock I donrsquot sleep a lot I loved MySpace I was the last to go on Facebook out of my group It doesnrsquot have video it doesnrsquot have gifs I hated it but everyone was on it

Irsquom a pretty simple kind of guy Everyone do their bit in getting live music live again and go and support a pub that supports live bands duos and solos Letrsquos all get on Stop the hate on Facebook It is such an awesome social media involvement catchupinformation platform Letrsquos fill it with music and love To all the haters learn to love yes Irsquom a hippie

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Vince ContarinoWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

not such a bad idea and I put it Mario Maiola when I came back It was when I first started working with him back then and I actually tried to convince him not to promote the Zep Boys I always thought rock music was dead and buried I said ldquoMario save your effort do something that at least renumerates you that makes you money back for all your effort you put back in but I donrsquot know I just donrsquot trust this whole rock game anymore The venues are gonerdquo

He said ldquoOk leave it with merdquo He believed in it And when I came back he said ldquoSee that was good What do you want to do nextrdquo ldquoI wouldnrsquot mind working with an orchestrardquo He said ldquoLeave it with merdquo

Then I went on to do some theatre Anyway about 3 or 4 months later he rings me in Brisbane and goes ldquoIrsquove got a couple of dates here in July blah blah blah at The Festival TheatrerdquoIrsquom there ldquoFestival Theatre Wowrdquo because we used to do The Gov ldquoWow Festival Theatre Do you think that is a good ideardquoldquoYeah we are doing it with the Orchestrardquo I said ldquoWhatrdquo He goes ldquoYou told me that you wanted to do it with an orchestra Donrsquot you want to do it anymorerdquo ldquoNo no no I do I dordquo

Vince Contarino started in the Adelaide music scene about 40 years playing in various bands including The Dukes Mega Boys Serpentine and Magnum For the last 30 years he has been performing in his Led Zeppelin tribute band Zep Boys I caught up with Vince by telephone interview

Sue Itrsquos the Zep Boys 30th anniversary this year How does it feel to still be playing in the same band for 30 years

Vince If it was doing nothing but 30 years straight it would be a different story Therersquos been a lot of interesting things that have happened over those 30 years Lots of different projects to keep me stimulated musical projects theatre all sorts To be playing thirty years later I am very proud and Irsquom feeling blessed All the experiences Irsquove had the people Irsquove met the things Irsquove learnt itrsquos been a wonderful journey The best part about it has been the gigs the music and the people coming to the gigs celebrating that we all have one thing in common and that is the love of Led Zeppelin music Itrsquos a bit more than that too It is the love of music and rock music and where it transports us to so itrsquos been wonderful

Sue You have done quite a few shows with Symphony Orchestras in different States Tell me how that came about

Vince We were doing the tour of New Zealand many years ago 2002 or something like that and we were travelling all the way through New Zealand in this little bus type vehicle And we were on the South Island and where they had filmed Lord Of The Rings It was beautiful It evoked that feeling of grandeur We were talking about Lord of The Rings the big production and what a great movie it was and how we could make Led Zeppelin music more epic by adding an orchestra Ha ha ha laugh laugh The thing was you know it was Zep Boys live

ldquoI want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdustrdquo

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Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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inclined in Adelaide who does not know you

Pigsy Therersquos a new generation David Irsquom finding that now as you get over 30 and Irsquom a little bit over that a lot over that you are forgotten very quickly Unless of course you are a Jimmy Barnes or a massive artist As a local artist you really have to make a stand otherwise from generation to generation itrsquos like ldquowhorsquos that old fartrdquo The first hurdle is not getting insulted by them and then not spending too much time trying to bore them with ldquoDo you know who I used to berdquo That could be a trap as well

David When you name drop and no-one has heard of any of them

Pigsy Yes it gets to that stage Irsquom saying to some of these young fellarsquos there are guys who are massive and have written some massive songs and been in massive bands in Australia and they know the band but they donrsquot know any of the membersrsquo names They say ldquoWhorsquos thatrdquo I say ldquoDonrsquot worry sunshine go on the net Google is your best friendrdquo

Sue So you released a single too

Pigsy The one for the Canberra ldquoEnough is Enoughrdquo went 118 on the national ARIA charts which is awesome for a song but because it was a political comment opinion song about a month in after some nasty death type threats and attacks from the other side -politics keep away from it People either loved it and were 100 for it or they hated it and were 100 against it So I actually pulled the YouTube video down and pulled the single off of iTunes because I realised although I agreed with what Irsquod written and the content that I was against the carbon tax I wasnrsquot that strongly against it that I would have put myself and my family in danger So then I bounced to the next stage where I did a single for a young fella Leo who had inoperable cancer He was two years old and we were trying to raise money to see what they could do The family was just an average Australian working family and he was related to a good friend of someone right up there in the industry We were just trying to help It wasnrsquot just because it was someone we knew it was a good cause We put a single

out for that We went to Sydney and played in 2012 at the Gaelic Club We had a great gig there with four other bands and raised some money We put the single out for that which was Live My Life At that stage I think I was calling myself the Spencer band That was basically the guys who had done the Lobotomy and Mastercraft tour with me but now we were wearing suits and playing acoustic guitar

I forgot something really funny In 2010 Irsquod actually put together a band called The Thieves with a bunch of banjos and mandolins and with young Ben He was helping me out at the shop He was playing in a little punk band called Perfectly Frank I spoke to him the drummer and bass player We thought it would be really good to something folk yet punk but you need mandolins and banjos for that Okay Irsquom going to buy a mandolin and a banjo Funnily enough Irsquove oversold the act which hasnrsquot even had itrsquos rehearsal yet or any original songs to Vince Contarino Enter Vince from stage left and said ldquoVince youlsquove got two shows coming up at the Gov Do you want an opening act What do you reckon Itrsquos just acoustic a bit of banjo and and a bit of mandolinrdquo He says ldquoWhatrdquo ldquoIrsquom playing banjo and mandolinrdquo ldquoOkay you can open uprdquo

So we thought letrsquos not be Ben and Spencer or Spencer and Ben letrsquos call it The Thieves All of a sudden because of Vincersquos high rotation advertising we became ldquoOh The Thieves Who are The Thievesrdquo We were everywhere on the net and on television and all the pull through All of a sudden Irsquom getting a call from Sasha Sewell ldquoPigsy what is this Thieves thingrdquo ldquoIt is pseudo punk acoustic folk trip bandrdquo He said ldquoAwesome 29th January do you want to put it aside for merdquoI said ldquoSurerdquo My little brain said January 29th is Adelaide Big Day out I just melted He wouldnrsquot say that to me Irsquove googled and then Irsquom getting excited without any factsldquoBen I think we have been booked for Big Day Out I think wersquove been booked for Big Day Outrdquo

Sasha said ldquoIrsquom going to come and see you at The Govrdquo I said ldquoItrsquos not the band itrsquos just the duordquo He said ldquoI want to see the bandrdquo

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Wersquod hadnrsquot had a rehearsal yet We were still only a duo We didnrsquot even have a band yet He knew the calibre of who was doing it and the fact that we were all over tv and itrsquos bigger than Ben Hur We werenrsquot even as big as an ashtray at that stage We hadnrsquot even done a rehearsal and this stuff was happening So we got a banjo and mandolin that week and went in the show every night We were there till 10 orsquoclock every night Me learning to play the instruments and him pulling out a chord progression that was cool and singing about ldquodrink up your poisonrdquo and ldquoa punch in the far never felt so goodrdquo and those classic type punk innuendos and turned them into songs All of a sudden it went from there That was a killer ride Our actual first ever actual show was supporting Sham 69 at Enigma Bar We hadnrsquot done anything yet and we were doing international supports So it was the power of social media and just doing the packs up enough to make it look like we were a big band Then hoping wersquove the goods and while we are onstage everyone doesnrsquot throw bricks at us It was a live show By the time we got it together we had Cat Williams renowned number 1 chick skater on acoustic guitar a bunch of young guys our mandolin player was originally Benrsquos little brother who used to do backflips on stage while playing mandolin It was a live show that you just went wow Hence we did the Big Day Out and then it just rolled We were flat out Filling up Enigma filling up The Gov filling up Fowlers All original We put an EP out called ldquoDrink Up Your Poisonrdquo which I tried to rehash with Big Phat Adelaide So I had BPA001 for the record label and re-released it under that It really went well to the point that I definitely became an alcoholic We were playing a lot as a duo during the week and Saturday and Sundays as a full band It was some of the most exciting times of my life As all things come to an end and being told ldquostop drinking you are going to dierdquo So you stop drinking and you start refocusing and wake up and think that playing banjo in a punk band isnrsquot what I am all about

Sue Is that when you found God

Pigsy Yes actually I then caught up with an old friend of mine Anthony Tucker whose band I used to book into Breakers and Le Rox He had become a pasteur Funny story I didnrsquot

go there as a Christian even though I always had faith I went there as a hired sound guyldquoSunday mornings itrsquos a 730 start We canrsquot afford much Do you want to come in and mix the bandrdquo Irsquom thinking Irsquom going to rock up and there is one mic and a pa that is crusty So I rock up there and itrsquos all real gear and a real pa First Sunday morning a 730 start I was getting home at 5am from gigs so shower and straight to church Still drinking Second week same thing Three weeks in I had an epithamy The band were doing a Hillsong song and I arose and found myself standing there crying Never been around the Christian circle Irsquom a big tattooed tough guy I was freaking out trying to hide it ldquoThere is something in my eyerdquo There is no way anyone is going to see me cry I actually went to Kevin and Anthony after and said ldquoI donrsquot know whatrsquos going on I canrsquot stop cryingrdquoldquoYour heart is opening up to something you loverdquo

From there I went through to doing religious education and being a counsellor Going to national conferences That was my life solid for two years I still love the guys and I still go there I got to the stage where I realised that I couldnrsquot offload other peoplersquos problems Irsquod go into a counselling session just helping people and theyrsquod walk away light hearted and Irsquod walk away feeling like I have bricks in my guts I canrsquot help people if Irsquom broken In a counselling situation you hand it on to God and if you donrsquot know how to do that then you are bogged down and I was heavy bogged At this stage I was doing stuff at the Hampstead and Repat with John Swan Just acoustic stuff I was going in and playing for the patients and returned soldiers

David Whatrsquos that like going through the epithamy then working with someone who is considered a legend in music and working with him closely and taking that passion to help ing people who are in hospital and so broken physically

Pigsy It was still a heavy thing in my heart to be there but you realise that you are helping them and it lifts that feeling It just feels good We are so caught up in our first world problems My car wonrsquot start Irsquove stubbed my toes Irsquove broken my arm These people are

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bedridden these people are broken some canrsquot talk My life is pretty awesome and I want to share some of that with them John is 100 like that as well He is awesome Hersquos at the Salvos every Wednesday night feeding the homeless People donrsquot realise because he doesnrsquot want the accolades he doesnrsquot want to be idolised He just wants to help these people Hersquos full time I spend a couple of days a week helping these people

I love helping people I suppose the first thing yoursquove got to do is protect your own heart If you give 100 away itrsquos definitely not a bad thing but if you are broken you canrsquot help people So I realised that at that level it gets to me too much I just help when I can in a lesser capacity but not in a lesser capacity I definitely havenrsquot moved away from the church

Sue Did you get baptised

Pigsy Yes back in 2013 on Christmas Eve I had the whole family there and the whole dunking process We had full water baptism It was awesome

Sue You were raised Catholic and are you now Pentacostical

Pigsy Yes I am Pentacostical Christian None of my beliefs were threatened by the other so it went from there My family all tripped out I remember getting an inbox from my sister saying ldquoYoursquove finally found where you should berdquo and my family arenrsquot religous They were saying ldquoWe always know this is where you would end uprdquo ldquoWhat If I didnrsquot know then you didnrsquot knowrdquo

David Is it something that theyrsquove always seen in you since you were a kid

Pigsy Since I was a kid Irsquove always tried to help people

Sue Did you go to Sunday School when you were young

Pigsy No but a private high school - St Johns College I was raised by my Grandmother I got to High School I thought ldquoUniform religion What are you doing to merdquo I went there and

it was awesome Halfway through Year Nine I realised that they werenrsquot very strict on their truancy By that stage I was living on a farm and it was 20km out of town and we didnrsquot have a phone so it was very easy not to go to school I turned 14 in March of that year and it was my last day of school I remember going home and saying Irsquom not going back to school Irsquom over it 24 hours later I got a job working in a plant nursery From there I was doing that and then into music

Sue What was your favourite subject at school

Pigsy Art and music Look who has won the painting prize again I was right into it till Grade Three then I got put into Miss Barbara Williamsrsquo class That was when my life changed She was from Adelaide this hotshot teacher They went looking for musical students to put in her class I ended up in her class and playing guitar and it went from there

Sue What instruments do you play

Pigsy Anything that is not brass or woodwind instruments Keyboards drums bass piano - badly mandolin banjo bazouki

Sue Do you record at home Do you play all the instruments yourself

Pigsy Yes most of my demos I do myself Especially when you get to that musicianrsquos life where you are recording at one in the morning Itrsquos a bit hard to call your mates to come over So many half finished demos Thatrsquos the bad thing about working at home on your own equipment You over edit over think and for every five songs you get out there there is fifty songs there that are not good enough but no-one else has heard it Thatrsquos a real trap when you got your own studios You are not looking at the clock saying this is costing five hundred dollars You get complacent

Sue Do you make your own video clips

Pigsy Yes you have to do everything yourself The booking of venues has come through having to book my bands myself The venue owner says ldquoYou are really hard to deal with and you always seem to be getting your own

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

15

way Will you work with usrdquo Thatrsquos how I started booking at Le Rox in 2000 It was just through being in a band and being a ball breaker to the venues and them saying ldquowe are going to hire you because if you work from this side of the fence like that letrsquos see how you work from the other side of the fence for usrdquo Now Irsquom back in booking venues again

My friends Nick and Alex I know from the Marble Bar days in the city Wersquove come in and gone ldquoletrsquos make a go of itrdquo A music venture concern not just a pub on the corner First we got a pa and a stage and make it from a pub on the corner into a venue What bands are around There are the circuit bands Letrsquos get some people who arenrsquot from Port Adelaide as well to come and enjoy Port Adelaide as well So we are bringing in bands from Norwood and Salisbury not just the local bands

Sue Who is Norah Van

Pigsy Norah Van is basically our version of the Front Page Allstars

Sue There is no Norah

Pigsy No Originally I was going to call it Bloody Norah I thought no itrsquos a bit bogan What seems to be really cool is having a girlrsquos name Itrsquos got Mick from Let It Be Beatles in it itrsquos got Pete from Evenflow itrsquos got Jorge from Rock The Boss We rotate some players Itrsquos a great little band with rotating singers We donrsquot usually have the same singers twice in a row Itrsquos the beauty of a non static lineup as it keeps it exciting for the players and the punters too Good for the venue and good for the punters too Itrsquos been doing awesome Being a social media nut like I am Sorry to everyone out there yoursquove all been tagged at least once this week

Itrsquos a really hard market now I remember buying a house in Port Adelaide 20 years ago and she was a rough suburb - it was men are men beer drinkers wharfies It was hard I remember coming down here when I was in my twenties and thinking ldquoWhat have I donerdquo Now itrsquos all sweethearts and families So our biggest hurdle is convincing people itrsquos a family suburb now

David It comes across very strongly in all your Facebook posts that you are a family man

Pigsy I think family is really a strong thing with me because it keeps my sanity In the entertainment industry there is a lot of insanity I keep them separate When itrsquos family time it is hard because of mobile phone and Facebook so you are always contactable but when thatrsquos the day it would take an emergency to get me away from that In the rsquo90rsquos and 2000rsquos I went through where I was just focused on becoming a rockstar of getting bigger and becoming a household name Itrsquos not sour grapes that it never happened but I think it would have drove me insane if it did I might have been a nut job It may have destroyed my psyche and destroyed me as a person There was a lot of energy used on that But now I donrsquot know if that is what I wanted Of course if I had made it and made a million dollars then that would be a different story There was a lot of energy used where family were ignored and friends were ignored I realised that 15 years ago that the 100 people that were in my direct social circle or in my life were musicians and I had no normal friends That was an epitomy in itself I need to know some normal people The level that people work at as musicians mentally not saying they are dumb or smart because there are both levels of the scale they are very focused Your whole conversation is music your whole social life is music your whole going out is to see a band None of this going to a cafe to have a coffee and just hang out Is a band playing there If not Irsquom not going You get into that rut where everything is about live music

Sue Yoursquove gone from playing in a band to doing solo gigs

Pigsy Itrsquos just the time thing I love getting up and playing and being around people and being onstage but I cannot say that I like being locked in a room with a bunch of smelly blokes including myself bashing through songs to learn

Irsquom still writing Irsquom still recording Irsquove changed my focus on my writing style being that now there is not a lot of keyboards After going through the Irish music thing and through the

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whole mandolin thing I enjoy that angle of lsquoacousticityrsquo if there is such a word

David Your whole journey has been amazing

Pigsy Journey is a good word It has been a journey Sitting back there always been times there where I have had addiction to substance abuse I think especially the young striving musician and itrsquos not everyone Irsquom speaking for myself but you can fall into that substance abuse being alcohol or pot or whatever your substance of choice is For some people it becomes love or girls or with some people it can be success Success can be the biggest drug Striving for that you can run yourself into the wall I did that for 10 or 12 years That was all I could focus on Block friends block family Focus focus win win

David Is it a byproduct of your alto ego

Pigsy Definitely Wersquove all got egos If anyone says that they havenrsquot got an ego and they play music for themselves I will hand them a lentil burger and a necklace made out of flowers I love music Itrsquos not what I am but it is a big part of my life and my love There is some ego The largest part is probably creativity and actually finishing something and being creative Irsquom sorry but everyone likes to be appreciated You donrsquot spend 30 years of your life doing something and saying ldquoWell I donrsquot care if you like itrdquo That sounds like sour grapes to me Of course you care if other people like it otherwise you wouldnrsquot do it Thatrsquos not from an ego point of view thatrsquos just from feeling successful Everyone has different levels of feeling successful Ten years ago my point of success was being on tv every night and playing the big venues every week and having my name on everyonersquos lips Now itrsquos getting up every day and playing a gig a week and hanging out with my family hanging out with my grandson hanging out with my friends having a coffee I find that soothing and I find that successful Things like that change and where your focus is and your points of what you call success

David What does the future hold for Pigsy

Pigsy Irsquom definitely here for the long haul Sorry for all the haters Family and music and

just trying to get on with everyone If I can make someone smile or forget about how bad their day is I love doing that It is a focus but it is not everything about me I want to play every weekend and do gigs and have fun myself and I love doing that but that is not everything about me Family would be my strongest focus now but it is not detracting from music As you get older you can actually find spaces to fit everything without saying ldquoIrsquove got to do this today as I didnrsquot do it yesterdayrdquo Cool Irsquoll do it tomorrow As long as there is no-one waiting on a deadline you can do it tomorrow

David When you get to your standard of success a lot of the musicians donrsquot necessarily plan for the future

Pigsy I think the biggest thing we all overlook is looking into our future and how we are going to live when we get older If I stop gigging I am broke The smart ones have got a trade behind themselves or done something in their off time

Sue So you havenrsquot created a business just a job for yourself

Pigsy Even as a consultant if I hand the reigns over to someone else they are not going to do it like me I found that with a couple of gigs Irsquove done then if Irsquom are not involved then they are not doing it Irsquom not a bighead Irsquom a social media nut I post at two four six eight ten in the morning midday five orsquoclock six orsquoclock I donrsquot sleep a lot I loved MySpace I was the last to go on Facebook out of my group It doesnrsquot have video it doesnrsquot have gifs I hated it but everyone was on it

Irsquom a pretty simple kind of guy Everyone do their bit in getting live music live again and go and support a pub that supports live bands duos and solos Letrsquos all get on Stop the hate on Facebook It is such an awesome social media involvement catchupinformation platform Letrsquos fill it with music and love To all the haters learn to love yes Irsquom a hippie

wwwfacebookcomlobotomy01wwwfacebookcompigsyworldhttpsitunesapplecomauartistpigsyid578300476

17

Vince ContarinoWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

not such a bad idea and I put it Mario Maiola when I came back It was when I first started working with him back then and I actually tried to convince him not to promote the Zep Boys I always thought rock music was dead and buried I said ldquoMario save your effort do something that at least renumerates you that makes you money back for all your effort you put back in but I donrsquot know I just donrsquot trust this whole rock game anymore The venues are gonerdquo

He said ldquoOk leave it with merdquo He believed in it And when I came back he said ldquoSee that was good What do you want to do nextrdquo ldquoI wouldnrsquot mind working with an orchestrardquo He said ldquoLeave it with merdquo

Then I went on to do some theatre Anyway about 3 or 4 months later he rings me in Brisbane and goes ldquoIrsquove got a couple of dates here in July blah blah blah at The Festival TheatrerdquoIrsquom there ldquoFestival Theatre Wowrdquo because we used to do The Gov ldquoWow Festival Theatre Do you think that is a good ideardquoldquoYeah we are doing it with the Orchestrardquo I said ldquoWhatrdquo He goes ldquoYou told me that you wanted to do it with an orchestra Donrsquot you want to do it anymorerdquo ldquoNo no no I do I dordquo

Vince Contarino started in the Adelaide music scene about 40 years playing in various bands including The Dukes Mega Boys Serpentine and Magnum For the last 30 years he has been performing in his Led Zeppelin tribute band Zep Boys I caught up with Vince by telephone interview

Sue Itrsquos the Zep Boys 30th anniversary this year How does it feel to still be playing in the same band for 30 years

Vince If it was doing nothing but 30 years straight it would be a different story Therersquos been a lot of interesting things that have happened over those 30 years Lots of different projects to keep me stimulated musical projects theatre all sorts To be playing thirty years later I am very proud and Irsquom feeling blessed All the experiences Irsquove had the people Irsquove met the things Irsquove learnt itrsquos been a wonderful journey The best part about it has been the gigs the music and the people coming to the gigs celebrating that we all have one thing in common and that is the love of Led Zeppelin music Itrsquos a bit more than that too It is the love of music and rock music and where it transports us to so itrsquos been wonderful

Sue You have done quite a few shows with Symphony Orchestras in different States Tell me how that came about

Vince We were doing the tour of New Zealand many years ago 2002 or something like that and we were travelling all the way through New Zealand in this little bus type vehicle And we were on the South Island and where they had filmed Lord Of The Rings It was beautiful It evoked that feeling of grandeur We were talking about Lord of The Rings the big production and what a great movie it was and how we could make Led Zeppelin music more epic by adding an orchestra Ha ha ha laugh laugh The thing was you know it was Zep Boys live

ldquoI want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdustrdquo

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18

Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

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A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Wersquod hadnrsquot had a rehearsal yet We were still only a duo We didnrsquot even have a band yet He knew the calibre of who was doing it and the fact that we were all over tv and itrsquos bigger than Ben Hur We werenrsquot even as big as an ashtray at that stage We hadnrsquot even done a rehearsal and this stuff was happening So we got a banjo and mandolin that week and went in the show every night We were there till 10 orsquoclock every night Me learning to play the instruments and him pulling out a chord progression that was cool and singing about ldquodrink up your poisonrdquo and ldquoa punch in the far never felt so goodrdquo and those classic type punk innuendos and turned them into songs All of a sudden it went from there That was a killer ride Our actual first ever actual show was supporting Sham 69 at Enigma Bar We hadnrsquot done anything yet and we were doing international supports So it was the power of social media and just doing the packs up enough to make it look like we were a big band Then hoping wersquove the goods and while we are onstage everyone doesnrsquot throw bricks at us It was a live show By the time we got it together we had Cat Williams renowned number 1 chick skater on acoustic guitar a bunch of young guys our mandolin player was originally Benrsquos little brother who used to do backflips on stage while playing mandolin It was a live show that you just went wow Hence we did the Big Day Out and then it just rolled We were flat out Filling up Enigma filling up The Gov filling up Fowlers All original We put an EP out called ldquoDrink Up Your Poisonrdquo which I tried to rehash with Big Phat Adelaide So I had BPA001 for the record label and re-released it under that It really went well to the point that I definitely became an alcoholic We were playing a lot as a duo during the week and Saturday and Sundays as a full band It was some of the most exciting times of my life As all things come to an end and being told ldquostop drinking you are going to dierdquo So you stop drinking and you start refocusing and wake up and think that playing banjo in a punk band isnrsquot what I am all about

Sue Is that when you found God

Pigsy Yes actually I then caught up with an old friend of mine Anthony Tucker whose band I used to book into Breakers and Le Rox He had become a pasteur Funny story I didnrsquot

go there as a Christian even though I always had faith I went there as a hired sound guyldquoSunday mornings itrsquos a 730 start We canrsquot afford much Do you want to come in and mix the bandrdquo Irsquom thinking Irsquom going to rock up and there is one mic and a pa that is crusty So I rock up there and itrsquos all real gear and a real pa First Sunday morning a 730 start I was getting home at 5am from gigs so shower and straight to church Still drinking Second week same thing Three weeks in I had an epithamy The band were doing a Hillsong song and I arose and found myself standing there crying Never been around the Christian circle Irsquom a big tattooed tough guy I was freaking out trying to hide it ldquoThere is something in my eyerdquo There is no way anyone is going to see me cry I actually went to Kevin and Anthony after and said ldquoI donrsquot know whatrsquos going on I canrsquot stop cryingrdquoldquoYour heart is opening up to something you loverdquo

From there I went through to doing religious education and being a counsellor Going to national conferences That was my life solid for two years I still love the guys and I still go there I got to the stage where I realised that I couldnrsquot offload other peoplersquos problems Irsquod go into a counselling session just helping people and theyrsquod walk away light hearted and Irsquod walk away feeling like I have bricks in my guts I canrsquot help people if Irsquom broken In a counselling situation you hand it on to God and if you donrsquot know how to do that then you are bogged down and I was heavy bogged At this stage I was doing stuff at the Hampstead and Repat with John Swan Just acoustic stuff I was going in and playing for the patients and returned soldiers

David Whatrsquos that like going through the epithamy then working with someone who is considered a legend in music and working with him closely and taking that passion to help ing people who are in hospital and so broken physically

Pigsy It was still a heavy thing in my heart to be there but you realise that you are helping them and it lifts that feeling It just feels good We are so caught up in our first world problems My car wonrsquot start Irsquove stubbed my toes Irsquove broken my arm These people are

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bedridden these people are broken some canrsquot talk My life is pretty awesome and I want to share some of that with them John is 100 like that as well He is awesome Hersquos at the Salvos every Wednesday night feeding the homeless People donrsquot realise because he doesnrsquot want the accolades he doesnrsquot want to be idolised He just wants to help these people Hersquos full time I spend a couple of days a week helping these people

I love helping people I suppose the first thing yoursquove got to do is protect your own heart If you give 100 away itrsquos definitely not a bad thing but if you are broken you canrsquot help people So I realised that at that level it gets to me too much I just help when I can in a lesser capacity but not in a lesser capacity I definitely havenrsquot moved away from the church

Sue Did you get baptised

Pigsy Yes back in 2013 on Christmas Eve I had the whole family there and the whole dunking process We had full water baptism It was awesome

Sue You were raised Catholic and are you now Pentacostical

Pigsy Yes I am Pentacostical Christian None of my beliefs were threatened by the other so it went from there My family all tripped out I remember getting an inbox from my sister saying ldquoYoursquove finally found where you should berdquo and my family arenrsquot religous They were saying ldquoWe always know this is where you would end uprdquo ldquoWhat If I didnrsquot know then you didnrsquot knowrdquo

David Is it something that theyrsquove always seen in you since you were a kid

Pigsy Since I was a kid Irsquove always tried to help people

Sue Did you go to Sunday School when you were young

Pigsy No but a private high school - St Johns College I was raised by my Grandmother I got to High School I thought ldquoUniform religion What are you doing to merdquo I went there and

it was awesome Halfway through Year Nine I realised that they werenrsquot very strict on their truancy By that stage I was living on a farm and it was 20km out of town and we didnrsquot have a phone so it was very easy not to go to school I turned 14 in March of that year and it was my last day of school I remember going home and saying Irsquom not going back to school Irsquom over it 24 hours later I got a job working in a plant nursery From there I was doing that and then into music

Sue What was your favourite subject at school

Pigsy Art and music Look who has won the painting prize again I was right into it till Grade Three then I got put into Miss Barbara Williamsrsquo class That was when my life changed She was from Adelaide this hotshot teacher They went looking for musical students to put in her class I ended up in her class and playing guitar and it went from there

Sue What instruments do you play

Pigsy Anything that is not brass or woodwind instruments Keyboards drums bass piano - badly mandolin banjo bazouki

Sue Do you record at home Do you play all the instruments yourself

Pigsy Yes most of my demos I do myself Especially when you get to that musicianrsquos life where you are recording at one in the morning Itrsquos a bit hard to call your mates to come over So many half finished demos Thatrsquos the bad thing about working at home on your own equipment You over edit over think and for every five songs you get out there there is fifty songs there that are not good enough but no-one else has heard it Thatrsquos a real trap when you got your own studios You are not looking at the clock saying this is costing five hundred dollars You get complacent

Sue Do you make your own video clips

Pigsy Yes you have to do everything yourself The booking of venues has come through having to book my bands myself The venue owner says ldquoYou are really hard to deal with and you always seem to be getting your own

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way Will you work with usrdquo Thatrsquos how I started booking at Le Rox in 2000 It was just through being in a band and being a ball breaker to the venues and them saying ldquowe are going to hire you because if you work from this side of the fence like that letrsquos see how you work from the other side of the fence for usrdquo Now Irsquom back in booking venues again

My friends Nick and Alex I know from the Marble Bar days in the city Wersquove come in and gone ldquoletrsquos make a go of itrdquo A music venture concern not just a pub on the corner First we got a pa and a stage and make it from a pub on the corner into a venue What bands are around There are the circuit bands Letrsquos get some people who arenrsquot from Port Adelaide as well to come and enjoy Port Adelaide as well So we are bringing in bands from Norwood and Salisbury not just the local bands

Sue Who is Norah Van

Pigsy Norah Van is basically our version of the Front Page Allstars

Sue There is no Norah

Pigsy No Originally I was going to call it Bloody Norah I thought no itrsquos a bit bogan What seems to be really cool is having a girlrsquos name Itrsquos got Mick from Let It Be Beatles in it itrsquos got Pete from Evenflow itrsquos got Jorge from Rock The Boss We rotate some players Itrsquos a great little band with rotating singers We donrsquot usually have the same singers twice in a row Itrsquos the beauty of a non static lineup as it keeps it exciting for the players and the punters too Good for the venue and good for the punters too Itrsquos been doing awesome Being a social media nut like I am Sorry to everyone out there yoursquove all been tagged at least once this week

Itrsquos a really hard market now I remember buying a house in Port Adelaide 20 years ago and she was a rough suburb - it was men are men beer drinkers wharfies It was hard I remember coming down here when I was in my twenties and thinking ldquoWhat have I donerdquo Now itrsquos all sweethearts and families So our biggest hurdle is convincing people itrsquos a family suburb now

David It comes across very strongly in all your Facebook posts that you are a family man

Pigsy I think family is really a strong thing with me because it keeps my sanity In the entertainment industry there is a lot of insanity I keep them separate When itrsquos family time it is hard because of mobile phone and Facebook so you are always contactable but when thatrsquos the day it would take an emergency to get me away from that In the rsquo90rsquos and 2000rsquos I went through where I was just focused on becoming a rockstar of getting bigger and becoming a household name Itrsquos not sour grapes that it never happened but I think it would have drove me insane if it did I might have been a nut job It may have destroyed my psyche and destroyed me as a person There was a lot of energy used on that But now I donrsquot know if that is what I wanted Of course if I had made it and made a million dollars then that would be a different story There was a lot of energy used where family were ignored and friends were ignored I realised that 15 years ago that the 100 people that were in my direct social circle or in my life were musicians and I had no normal friends That was an epitomy in itself I need to know some normal people The level that people work at as musicians mentally not saying they are dumb or smart because there are both levels of the scale they are very focused Your whole conversation is music your whole social life is music your whole going out is to see a band None of this going to a cafe to have a coffee and just hang out Is a band playing there If not Irsquom not going You get into that rut where everything is about live music

Sue Yoursquove gone from playing in a band to doing solo gigs

Pigsy Itrsquos just the time thing I love getting up and playing and being around people and being onstage but I cannot say that I like being locked in a room with a bunch of smelly blokes including myself bashing through songs to learn

Irsquom still writing Irsquom still recording Irsquove changed my focus on my writing style being that now there is not a lot of keyboards After going through the Irish music thing and through the

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whole mandolin thing I enjoy that angle of lsquoacousticityrsquo if there is such a word

David Your whole journey has been amazing

Pigsy Journey is a good word It has been a journey Sitting back there always been times there where I have had addiction to substance abuse I think especially the young striving musician and itrsquos not everyone Irsquom speaking for myself but you can fall into that substance abuse being alcohol or pot or whatever your substance of choice is For some people it becomes love or girls or with some people it can be success Success can be the biggest drug Striving for that you can run yourself into the wall I did that for 10 or 12 years That was all I could focus on Block friends block family Focus focus win win

David Is it a byproduct of your alto ego

Pigsy Definitely Wersquove all got egos If anyone says that they havenrsquot got an ego and they play music for themselves I will hand them a lentil burger and a necklace made out of flowers I love music Itrsquos not what I am but it is a big part of my life and my love There is some ego The largest part is probably creativity and actually finishing something and being creative Irsquom sorry but everyone likes to be appreciated You donrsquot spend 30 years of your life doing something and saying ldquoWell I donrsquot care if you like itrdquo That sounds like sour grapes to me Of course you care if other people like it otherwise you wouldnrsquot do it Thatrsquos not from an ego point of view thatrsquos just from feeling successful Everyone has different levels of feeling successful Ten years ago my point of success was being on tv every night and playing the big venues every week and having my name on everyonersquos lips Now itrsquos getting up every day and playing a gig a week and hanging out with my family hanging out with my grandson hanging out with my friends having a coffee I find that soothing and I find that successful Things like that change and where your focus is and your points of what you call success

David What does the future hold for Pigsy

Pigsy Irsquom definitely here for the long haul Sorry for all the haters Family and music and

just trying to get on with everyone If I can make someone smile or forget about how bad their day is I love doing that It is a focus but it is not everything about me I want to play every weekend and do gigs and have fun myself and I love doing that but that is not everything about me Family would be my strongest focus now but it is not detracting from music As you get older you can actually find spaces to fit everything without saying ldquoIrsquove got to do this today as I didnrsquot do it yesterdayrdquo Cool Irsquoll do it tomorrow As long as there is no-one waiting on a deadline you can do it tomorrow

David When you get to your standard of success a lot of the musicians donrsquot necessarily plan for the future

Pigsy I think the biggest thing we all overlook is looking into our future and how we are going to live when we get older If I stop gigging I am broke The smart ones have got a trade behind themselves or done something in their off time

Sue So you havenrsquot created a business just a job for yourself

Pigsy Even as a consultant if I hand the reigns over to someone else they are not going to do it like me I found that with a couple of gigs Irsquove done then if Irsquom are not involved then they are not doing it Irsquom not a bighead Irsquom a social media nut I post at two four six eight ten in the morning midday five orsquoclock six orsquoclock I donrsquot sleep a lot I loved MySpace I was the last to go on Facebook out of my group It doesnrsquot have video it doesnrsquot have gifs I hated it but everyone was on it

Irsquom a pretty simple kind of guy Everyone do their bit in getting live music live again and go and support a pub that supports live bands duos and solos Letrsquos all get on Stop the hate on Facebook It is such an awesome social media involvement catchupinformation platform Letrsquos fill it with music and love To all the haters learn to love yes Irsquom a hippie

wwwfacebookcomlobotomy01wwwfacebookcompigsyworldhttpsitunesapplecomauartistpigsyid578300476

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Vince ContarinoWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

not such a bad idea and I put it Mario Maiola when I came back It was when I first started working with him back then and I actually tried to convince him not to promote the Zep Boys I always thought rock music was dead and buried I said ldquoMario save your effort do something that at least renumerates you that makes you money back for all your effort you put back in but I donrsquot know I just donrsquot trust this whole rock game anymore The venues are gonerdquo

He said ldquoOk leave it with merdquo He believed in it And when I came back he said ldquoSee that was good What do you want to do nextrdquo ldquoI wouldnrsquot mind working with an orchestrardquo He said ldquoLeave it with merdquo

Then I went on to do some theatre Anyway about 3 or 4 months later he rings me in Brisbane and goes ldquoIrsquove got a couple of dates here in July blah blah blah at The Festival TheatrerdquoIrsquom there ldquoFestival Theatre Wowrdquo because we used to do The Gov ldquoWow Festival Theatre Do you think that is a good ideardquoldquoYeah we are doing it with the Orchestrardquo I said ldquoWhatrdquo He goes ldquoYou told me that you wanted to do it with an orchestra Donrsquot you want to do it anymorerdquo ldquoNo no no I do I dordquo

Vince Contarino started in the Adelaide music scene about 40 years playing in various bands including The Dukes Mega Boys Serpentine and Magnum For the last 30 years he has been performing in his Led Zeppelin tribute band Zep Boys I caught up with Vince by telephone interview

Sue Itrsquos the Zep Boys 30th anniversary this year How does it feel to still be playing in the same band for 30 years

Vince If it was doing nothing but 30 years straight it would be a different story Therersquos been a lot of interesting things that have happened over those 30 years Lots of different projects to keep me stimulated musical projects theatre all sorts To be playing thirty years later I am very proud and Irsquom feeling blessed All the experiences Irsquove had the people Irsquove met the things Irsquove learnt itrsquos been a wonderful journey The best part about it has been the gigs the music and the people coming to the gigs celebrating that we all have one thing in common and that is the love of Led Zeppelin music Itrsquos a bit more than that too It is the love of music and rock music and where it transports us to so itrsquos been wonderful

Sue You have done quite a few shows with Symphony Orchestras in different States Tell me how that came about

Vince We were doing the tour of New Zealand many years ago 2002 or something like that and we were travelling all the way through New Zealand in this little bus type vehicle And we were on the South Island and where they had filmed Lord Of The Rings It was beautiful It evoked that feeling of grandeur We were talking about Lord of The Rings the big production and what a great movie it was and how we could make Led Zeppelin music more epic by adding an orchestra Ha ha ha laugh laugh The thing was you know it was Zep Boys live

ldquoI want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdustrdquo

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Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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bedridden these people are broken some canrsquot talk My life is pretty awesome and I want to share some of that with them John is 100 like that as well He is awesome Hersquos at the Salvos every Wednesday night feeding the homeless People donrsquot realise because he doesnrsquot want the accolades he doesnrsquot want to be idolised He just wants to help these people Hersquos full time I spend a couple of days a week helping these people

I love helping people I suppose the first thing yoursquove got to do is protect your own heart If you give 100 away itrsquos definitely not a bad thing but if you are broken you canrsquot help people So I realised that at that level it gets to me too much I just help when I can in a lesser capacity but not in a lesser capacity I definitely havenrsquot moved away from the church

Sue Did you get baptised

Pigsy Yes back in 2013 on Christmas Eve I had the whole family there and the whole dunking process We had full water baptism It was awesome

Sue You were raised Catholic and are you now Pentacostical

Pigsy Yes I am Pentacostical Christian None of my beliefs were threatened by the other so it went from there My family all tripped out I remember getting an inbox from my sister saying ldquoYoursquove finally found where you should berdquo and my family arenrsquot religous They were saying ldquoWe always know this is where you would end uprdquo ldquoWhat If I didnrsquot know then you didnrsquot knowrdquo

David Is it something that theyrsquove always seen in you since you were a kid

Pigsy Since I was a kid Irsquove always tried to help people

Sue Did you go to Sunday School when you were young

Pigsy No but a private high school - St Johns College I was raised by my Grandmother I got to High School I thought ldquoUniform religion What are you doing to merdquo I went there and

it was awesome Halfway through Year Nine I realised that they werenrsquot very strict on their truancy By that stage I was living on a farm and it was 20km out of town and we didnrsquot have a phone so it was very easy not to go to school I turned 14 in March of that year and it was my last day of school I remember going home and saying Irsquom not going back to school Irsquom over it 24 hours later I got a job working in a plant nursery From there I was doing that and then into music

Sue What was your favourite subject at school

Pigsy Art and music Look who has won the painting prize again I was right into it till Grade Three then I got put into Miss Barbara Williamsrsquo class That was when my life changed She was from Adelaide this hotshot teacher They went looking for musical students to put in her class I ended up in her class and playing guitar and it went from there

Sue What instruments do you play

Pigsy Anything that is not brass or woodwind instruments Keyboards drums bass piano - badly mandolin banjo bazouki

Sue Do you record at home Do you play all the instruments yourself

Pigsy Yes most of my demos I do myself Especially when you get to that musicianrsquos life where you are recording at one in the morning Itrsquos a bit hard to call your mates to come over So many half finished demos Thatrsquos the bad thing about working at home on your own equipment You over edit over think and for every five songs you get out there there is fifty songs there that are not good enough but no-one else has heard it Thatrsquos a real trap when you got your own studios You are not looking at the clock saying this is costing five hundred dollars You get complacent

Sue Do you make your own video clips

Pigsy Yes you have to do everything yourself The booking of venues has come through having to book my bands myself The venue owner says ldquoYou are really hard to deal with and you always seem to be getting your own

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way Will you work with usrdquo Thatrsquos how I started booking at Le Rox in 2000 It was just through being in a band and being a ball breaker to the venues and them saying ldquowe are going to hire you because if you work from this side of the fence like that letrsquos see how you work from the other side of the fence for usrdquo Now Irsquom back in booking venues again

My friends Nick and Alex I know from the Marble Bar days in the city Wersquove come in and gone ldquoletrsquos make a go of itrdquo A music venture concern not just a pub on the corner First we got a pa and a stage and make it from a pub on the corner into a venue What bands are around There are the circuit bands Letrsquos get some people who arenrsquot from Port Adelaide as well to come and enjoy Port Adelaide as well So we are bringing in bands from Norwood and Salisbury not just the local bands

Sue Who is Norah Van

Pigsy Norah Van is basically our version of the Front Page Allstars

Sue There is no Norah

Pigsy No Originally I was going to call it Bloody Norah I thought no itrsquos a bit bogan What seems to be really cool is having a girlrsquos name Itrsquos got Mick from Let It Be Beatles in it itrsquos got Pete from Evenflow itrsquos got Jorge from Rock The Boss We rotate some players Itrsquos a great little band with rotating singers We donrsquot usually have the same singers twice in a row Itrsquos the beauty of a non static lineup as it keeps it exciting for the players and the punters too Good for the venue and good for the punters too Itrsquos been doing awesome Being a social media nut like I am Sorry to everyone out there yoursquove all been tagged at least once this week

Itrsquos a really hard market now I remember buying a house in Port Adelaide 20 years ago and she was a rough suburb - it was men are men beer drinkers wharfies It was hard I remember coming down here when I was in my twenties and thinking ldquoWhat have I donerdquo Now itrsquos all sweethearts and families So our biggest hurdle is convincing people itrsquos a family suburb now

David It comes across very strongly in all your Facebook posts that you are a family man

Pigsy I think family is really a strong thing with me because it keeps my sanity In the entertainment industry there is a lot of insanity I keep them separate When itrsquos family time it is hard because of mobile phone and Facebook so you are always contactable but when thatrsquos the day it would take an emergency to get me away from that In the rsquo90rsquos and 2000rsquos I went through where I was just focused on becoming a rockstar of getting bigger and becoming a household name Itrsquos not sour grapes that it never happened but I think it would have drove me insane if it did I might have been a nut job It may have destroyed my psyche and destroyed me as a person There was a lot of energy used on that But now I donrsquot know if that is what I wanted Of course if I had made it and made a million dollars then that would be a different story There was a lot of energy used where family were ignored and friends were ignored I realised that 15 years ago that the 100 people that were in my direct social circle or in my life were musicians and I had no normal friends That was an epitomy in itself I need to know some normal people The level that people work at as musicians mentally not saying they are dumb or smart because there are both levels of the scale they are very focused Your whole conversation is music your whole social life is music your whole going out is to see a band None of this going to a cafe to have a coffee and just hang out Is a band playing there If not Irsquom not going You get into that rut where everything is about live music

Sue Yoursquove gone from playing in a band to doing solo gigs

Pigsy Itrsquos just the time thing I love getting up and playing and being around people and being onstage but I cannot say that I like being locked in a room with a bunch of smelly blokes including myself bashing through songs to learn

Irsquom still writing Irsquom still recording Irsquove changed my focus on my writing style being that now there is not a lot of keyboards After going through the Irish music thing and through the

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whole mandolin thing I enjoy that angle of lsquoacousticityrsquo if there is such a word

David Your whole journey has been amazing

Pigsy Journey is a good word It has been a journey Sitting back there always been times there where I have had addiction to substance abuse I think especially the young striving musician and itrsquos not everyone Irsquom speaking for myself but you can fall into that substance abuse being alcohol or pot or whatever your substance of choice is For some people it becomes love or girls or with some people it can be success Success can be the biggest drug Striving for that you can run yourself into the wall I did that for 10 or 12 years That was all I could focus on Block friends block family Focus focus win win

David Is it a byproduct of your alto ego

Pigsy Definitely Wersquove all got egos If anyone says that they havenrsquot got an ego and they play music for themselves I will hand them a lentil burger and a necklace made out of flowers I love music Itrsquos not what I am but it is a big part of my life and my love There is some ego The largest part is probably creativity and actually finishing something and being creative Irsquom sorry but everyone likes to be appreciated You donrsquot spend 30 years of your life doing something and saying ldquoWell I donrsquot care if you like itrdquo That sounds like sour grapes to me Of course you care if other people like it otherwise you wouldnrsquot do it Thatrsquos not from an ego point of view thatrsquos just from feeling successful Everyone has different levels of feeling successful Ten years ago my point of success was being on tv every night and playing the big venues every week and having my name on everyonersquos lips Now itrsquos getting up every day and playing a gig a week and hanging out with my family hanging out with my grandson hanging out with my friends having a coffee I find that soothing and I find that successful Things like that change and where your focus is and your points of what you call success

David What does the future hold for Pigsy

Pigsy Irsquom definitely here for the long haul Sorry for all the haters Family and music and

just trying to get on with everyone If I can make someone smile or forget about how bad their day is I love doing that It is a focus but it is not everything about me I want to play every weekend and do gigs and have fun myself and I love doing that but that is not everything about me Family would be my strongest focus now but it is not detracting from music As you get older you can actually find spaces to fit everything without saying ldquoIrsquove got to do this today as I didnrsquot do it yesterdayrdquo Cool Irsquoll do it tomorrow As long as there is no-one waiting on a deadline you can do it tomorrow

David When you get to your standard of success a lot of the musicians donrsquot necessarily plan for the future

Pigsy I think the biggest thing we all overlook is looking into our future and how we are going to live when we get older If I stop gigging I am broke The smart ones have got a trade behind themselves or done something in their off time

Sue So you havenrsquot created a business just a job for yourself

Pigsy Even as a consultant if I hand the reigns over to someone else they are not going to do it like me I found that with a couple of gigs Irsquove done then if Irsquom are not involved then they are not doing it Irsquom not a bighead Irsquom a social media nut I post at two four six eight ten in the morning midday five orsquoclock six orsquoclock I donrsquot sleep a lot I loved MySpace I was the last to go on Facebook out of my group It doesnrsquot have video it doesnrsquot have gifs I hated it but everyone was on it

Irsquom a pretty simple kind of guy Everyone do their bit in getting live music live again and go and support a pub that supports live bands duos and solos Letrsquos all get on Stop the hate on Facebook It is such an awesome social media involvement catchupinformation platform Letrsquos fill it with music and love To all the haters learn to love yes Irsquom a hippie

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17

Vince ContarinoWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

not such a bad idea and I put it Mario Maiola when I came back It was when I first started working with him back then and I actually tried to convince him not to promote the Zep Boys I always thought rock music was dead and buried I said ldquoMario save your effort do something that at least renumerates you that makes you money back for all your effort you put back in but I donrsquot know I just donrsquot trust this whole rock game anymore The venues are gonerdquo

He said ldquoOk leave it with merdquo He believed in it And when I came back he said ldquoSee that was good What do you want to do nextrdquo ldquoI wouldnrsquot mind working with an orchestrardquo He said ldquoLeave it with merdquo

Then I went on to do some theatre Anyway about 3 or 4 months later he rings me in Brisbane and goes ldquoIrsquove got a couple of dates here in July blah blah blah at The Festival TheatrerdquoIrsquom there ldquoFestival Theatre Wowrdquo because we used to do The Gov ldquoWow Festival Theatre Do you think that is a good ideardquoldquoYeah we are doing it with the Orchestrardquo I said ldquoWhatrdquo He goes ldquoYou told me that you wanted to do it with an orchestra Donrsquot you want to do it anymorerdquo ldquoNo no no I do I dordquo

Vince Contarino started in the Adelaide music scene about 40 years playing in various bands including The Dukes Mega Boys Serpentine and Magnum For the last 30 years he has been performing in his Led Zeppelin tribute band Zep Boys I caught up with Vince by telephone interview

Sue Itrsquos the Zep Boys 30th anniversary this year How does it feel to still be playing in the same band for 30 years

Vince If it was doing nothing but 30 years straight it would be a different story Therersquos been a lot of interesting things that have happened over those 30 years Lots of different projects to keep me stimulated musical projects theatre all sorts To be playing thirty years later I am very proud and Irsquom feeling blessed All the experiences Irsquove had the people Irsquove met the things Irsquove learnt itrsquos been a wonderful journey The best part about it has been the gigs the music and the people coming to the gigs celebrating that we all have one thing in common and that is the love of Led Zeppelin music Itrsquos a bit more than that too It is the love of music and rock music and where it transports us to so itrsquos been wonderful

Sue You have done quite a few shows with Symphony Orchestras in different States Tell me how that came about

Vince We were doing the tour of New Zealand many years ago 2002 or something like that and we were travelling all the way through New Zealand in this little bus type vehicle And we were on the South Island and where they had filmed Lord Of The Rings It was beautiful It evoked that feeling of grandeur We were talking about Lord of The Rings the big production and what a great movie it was and how we could make Led Zeppelin music more epic by adding an orchestra Ha ha ha laugh laugh The thing was you know it was Zep Boys live

ldquoI want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdustrdquo

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Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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way Will you work with usrdquo Thatrsquos how I started booking at Le Rox in 2000 It was just through being in a band and being a ball breaker to the venues and them saying ldquowe are going to hire you because if you work from this side of the fence like that letrsquos see how you work from the other side of the fence for usrdquo Now Irsquom back in booking venues again

My friends Nick and Alex I know from the Marble Bar days in the city Wersquove come in and gone ldquoletrsquos make a go of itrdquo A music venture concern not just a pub on the corner First we got a pa and a stage and make it from a pub on the corner into a venue What bands are around There are the circuit bands Letrsquos get some people who arenrsquot from Port Adelaide as well to come and enjoy Port Adelaide as well So we are bringing in bands from Norwood and Salisbury not just the local bands

Sue Who is Norah Van

Pigsy Norah Van is basically our version of the Front Page Allstars

Sue There is no Norah

Pigsy No Originally I was going to call it Bloody Norah I thought no itrsquos a bit bogan What seems to be really cool is having a girlrsquos name Itrsquos got Mick from Let It Be Beatles in it itrsquos got Pete from Evenflow itrsquos got Jorge from Rock The Boss We rotate some players Itrsquos a great little band with rotating singers We donrsquot usually have the same singers twice in a row Itrsquos the beauty of a non static lineup as it keeps it exciting for the players and the punters too Good for the venue and good for the punters too Itrsquos been doing awesome Being a social media nut like I am Sorry to everyone out there yoursquove all been tagged at least once this week

Itrsquos a really hard market now I remember buying a house in Port Adelaide 20 years ago and she was a rough suburb - it was men are men beer drinkers wharfies It was hard I remember coming down here when I was in my twenties and thinking ldquoWhat have I donerdquo Now itrsquos all sweethearts and families So our biggest hurdle is convincing people itrsquos a family suburb now

David It comes across very strongly in all your Facebook posts that you are a family man

Pigsy I think family is really a strong thing with me because it keeps my sanity In the entertainment industry there is a lot of insanity I keep them separate When itrsquos family time it is hard because of mobile phone and Facebook so you are always contactable but when thatrsquos the day it would take an emergency to get me away from that In the rsquo90rsquos and 2000rsquos I went through where I was just focused on becoming a rockstar of getting bigger and becoming a household name Itrsquos not sour grapes that it never happened but I think it would have drove me insane if it did I might have been a nut job It may have destroyed my psyche and destroyed me as a person There was a lot of energy used on that But now I donrsquot know if that is what I wanted Of course if I had made it and made a million dollars then that would be a different story There was a lot of energy used where family were ignored and friends were ignored I realised that 15 years ago that the 100 people that were in my direct social circle or in my life were musicians and I had no normal friends That was an epitomy in itself I need to know some normal people The level that people work at as musicians mentally not saying they are dumb or smart because there are both levels of the scale they are very focused Your whole conversation is music your whole social life is music your whole going out is to see a band None of this going to a cafe to have a coffee and just hang out Is a band playing there If not Irsquom not going You get into that rut where everything is about live music

Sue Yoursquove gone from playing in a band to doing solo gigs

Pigsy Itrsquos just the time thing I love getting up and playing and being around people and being onstage but I cannot say that I like being locked in a room with a bunch of smelly blokes including myself bashing through songs to learn

Irsquom still writing Irsquom still recording Irsquove changed my focus on my writing style being that now there is not a lot of keyboards After going through the Irish music thing and through the

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whole mandolin thing I enjoy that angle of lsquoacousticityrsquo if there is such a word

David Your whole journey has been amazing

Pigsy Journey is a good word It has been a journey Sitting back there always been times there where I have had addiction to substance abuse I think especially the young striving musician and itrsquos not everyone Irsquom speaking for myself but you can fall into that substance abuse being alcohol or pot or whatever your substance of choice is For some people it becomes love or girls or with some people it can be success Success can be the biggest drug Striving for that you can run yourself into the wall I did that for 10 or 12 years That was all I could focus on Block friends block family Focus focus win win

David Is it a byproduct of your alto ego

Pigsy Definitely Wersquove all got egos If anyone says that they havenrsquot got an ego and they play music for themselves I will hand them a lentil burger and a necklace made out of flowers I love music Itrsquos not what I am but it is a big part of my life and my love There is some ego The largest part is probably creativity and actually finishing something and being creative Irsquom sorry but everyone likes to be appreciated You donrsquot spend 30 years of your life doing something and saying ldquoWell I donrsquot care if you like itrdquo That sounds like sour grapes to me Of course you care if other people like it otherwise you wouldnrsquot do it Thatrsquos not from an ego point of view thatrsquos just from feeling successful Everyone has different levels of feeling successful Ten years ago my point of success was being on tv every night and playing the big venues every week and having my name on everyonersquos lips Now itrsquos getting up every day and playing a gig a week and hanging out with my family hanging out with my grandson hanging out with my friends having a coffee I find that soothing and I find that successful Things like that change and where your focus is and your points of what you call success

David What does the future hold for Pigsy

Pigsy Irsquom definitely here for the long haul Sorry for all the haters Family and music and

just trying to get on with everyone If I can make someone smile or forget about how bad their day is I love doing that It is a focus but it is not everything about me I want to play every weekend and do gigs and have fun myself and I love doing that but that is not everything about me Family would be my strongest focus now but it is not detracting from music As you get older you can actually find spaces to fit everything without saying ldquoIrsquove got to do this today as I didnrsquot do it yesterdayrdquo Cool Irsquoll do it tomorrow As long as there is no-one waiting on a deadline you can do it tomorrow

David When you get to your standard of success a lot of the musicians donrsquot necessarily plan for the future

Pigsy I think the biggest thing we all overlook is looking into our future and how we are going to live when we get older If I stop gigging I am broke The smart ones have got a trade behind themselves or done something in their off time

Sue So you havenrsquot created a business just a job for yourself

Pigsy Even as a consultant if I hand the reigns over to someone else they are not going to do it like me I found that with a couple of gigs Irsquove done then if Irsquom are not involved then they are not doing it Irsquom not a bighead Irsquom a social media nut I post at two four six eight ten in the morning midday five orsquoclock six orsquoclock I donrsquot sleep a lot I loved MySpace I was the last to go on Facebook out of my group It doesnrsquot have video it doesnrsquot have gifs I hated it but everyone was on it

Irsquom a pretty simple kind of guy Everyone do their bit in getting live music live again and go and support a pub that supports live bands duos and solos Letrsquos all get on Stop the hate on Facebook It is such an awesome social media involvement catchupinformation platform Letrsquos fill it with music and love To all the haters learn to love yes Irsquom a hippie

wwwfacebookcomlobotomy01wwwfacebookcompigsyworldhttpsitunesapplecomauartistpigsyid578300476

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Vince ContarinoWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

not such a bad idea and I put it Mario Maiola when I came back It was when I first started working with him back then and I actually tried to convince him not to promote the Zep Boys I always thought rock music was dead and buried I said ldquoMario save your effort do something that at least renumerates you that makes you money back for all your effort you put back in but I donrsquot know I just donrsquot trust this whole rock game anymore The venues are gonerdquo

He said ldquoOk leave it with merdquo He believed in it And when I came back he said ldquoSee that was good What do you want to do nextrdquo ldquoI wouldnrsquot mind working with an orchestrardquo He said ldquoLeave it with merdquo

Then I went on to do some theatre Anyway about 3 or 4 months later he rings me in Brisbane and goes ldquoIrsquove got a couple of dates here in July blah blah blah at The Festival TheatrerdquoIrsquom there ldquoFestival Theatre Wowrdquo because we used to do The Gov ldquoWow Festival Theatre Do you think that is a good ideardquoldquoYeah we are doing it with the Orchestrardquo I said ldquoWhatrdquo He goes ldquoYou told me that you wanted to do it with an orchestra Donrsquot you want to do it anymorerdquo ldquoNo no no I do I dordquo

Vince Contarino started in the Adelaide music scene about 40 years playing in various bands including The Dukes Mega Boys Serpentine and Magnum For the last 30 years he has been performing in his Led Zeppelin tribute band Zep Boys I caught up with Vince by telephone interview

Sue Itrsquos the Zep Boys 30th anniversary this year How does it feel to still be playing in the same band for 30 years

Vince If it was doing nothing but 30 years straight it would be a different story Therersquos been a lot of interesting things that have happened over those 30 years Lots of different projects to keep me stimulated musical projects theatre all sorts To be playing thirty years later I am very proud and Irsquom feeling blessed All the experiences Irsquove had the people Irsquove met the things Irsquove learnt itrsquos been a wonderful journey The best part about it has been the gigs the music and the people coming to the gigs celebrating that we all have one thing in common and that is the love of Led Zeppelin music Itrsquos a bit more than that too It is the love of music and rock music and where it transports us to so itrsquos been wonderful

Sue You have done quite a few shows with Symphony Orchestras in different States Tell me how that came about

Vince We were doing the tour of New Zealand many years ago 2002 or something like that and we were travelling all the way through New Zealand in this little bus type vehicle And we were on the South Island and where they had filmed Lord Of The Rings It was beautiful It evoked that feeling of grandeur We were talking about Lord of The Rings the big production and what a great movie it was and how we could make Led Zeppelin music more epic by adding an orchestra Ha ha ha laugh laugh The thing was you know it was Zep Boys live

ldquoI want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdustrdquo

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Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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whole mandolin thing I enjoy that angle of lsquoacousticityrsquo if there is such a word

David Your whole journey has been amazing

Pigsy Journey is a good word It has been a journey Sitting back there always been times there where I have had addiction to substance abuse I think especially the young striving musician and itrsquos not everyone Irsquom speaking for myself but you can fall into that substance abuse being alcohol or pot or whatever your substance of choice is For some people it becomes love or girls or with some people it can be success Success can be the biggest drug Striving for that you can run yourself into the wall I did that for 10 or 12 years That was all I could focus on Block friends block family Focus focus win win

David Is it a byproduct of your alto ego

Pigsy Definitely Wersquove all got egos If anyone says that they havenrsquot got an ego and they play music for themselves I will hand them a lentil burger and a necklace made out of flowers I love music Itrsquos not what I am but it is a big part of my life and my love There is some ego The largest part is probably creativity and actually finishing something and being creative Irsquom sorry but everyone likes to be appreciated You donrsquot spend 30 years of your life doing something and saying ldquoWell I donrsquot care if you like itrdquo That sounds like sour grapes to me Of course you care if other people like it otherwise you wouldnrsquot do it Thatrsquos not from an ego point of view thatrsquos just from feeling successful Everyone has different levels of feeling successful Ten years ago my point of success was being on tv every night and playing the big venues every week and having my name on everyonersquos lips Now itrsquos getting up every day and playing a gig a week and hanging out with my family hanging out with my grandson hanging out with my friends having a coffee I find that soothing and I find that successful Things like that change and where your focus is and your points of what you call success

David What does the future hold for Pigsy

Pigsy Irsquom definitely here for the long haul Sorry for all the haters Family and music and

just trying to get on with everyone If I can make someone smile or forget about how bad their day is I love doing that It is a focus but it is not everything about me I want to play every weekend and do gigs and have fun myself and I love doing that but that is not everything about me Family would be my strongest focus now but it is not detracting from music As you get older you can actually find spaces to fit everything without saying ldquoIrsquove got to do this today as I didnrsquot do it yesterdayrdquo Cool Irsquoll do it tomorrow As long as there is no-one waiting on a deadline you can do it tomorrow

David When you get to your standard of success a lot of the musicians donrsquot necessarily plan for the future

Pigsy I think the biggest thing we all overlook is looking into our future and how we are going to live when we get older If I stop gigging I am broke The smart ones have got a trade behind themselves or done something in their off time

Sue So you havenrsquot created a business just a job for yourself

Pigsy Even as a consultant if I hand the reigns over to someone else they are not going to do it like me I found that with a couple of gigs Irsquove done then if Irsquom are not involved then they are not doing it Irsquom not a bighead Irsquom a social media nut I post at two four six eight ten in the morning midday five orsquoclock six orsquoclock I donrsquot sleep a lot I loved MySpace I was the last to go on Facebook out of my group It doesnrsquot have video it doesnrsquot have gifs I hated it but everyone was on it

Irsquom a pretty simple kind of guy Everyone do their bit in getting live music live again and go and support a pub that supports live bands duos and solos Letrsquos all get on Stop the hate on Facebook It is such an awesome social media involvement catchupinformation platform Letrsquos fill it with music and love To all the haters learn to love yes Irsquom a hippie

wwwfacebookcomlobotomy01wwwfacebookcompigsyworldhttpsitunesapplecomauartistpigsyid578300476

17

Vince ContarinoWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

not such a bad idea and I put it Mario Maiola when I came back It was when I first started working with him back then and I actually tried to convince him not to promote the Zep Boys I always thought rock music was dead and buried I said ldquoMario save your effort do something that at least renumerates you that makes you money back for all your effort you put back in but I donrsquot know I just donrsquot trust this whole rock game anymore The venues are gonerdquo

He said ldquoOk leave it with merdquo He believed in it And when I came back he said ldquoSee that was good What do you want to do nextrdquo ldquoI wouldnrsquot mind working with an orchestrardquo He said ldquoLeave it with merdquo

Then I went on to do some theatre Anyway about 3 or 4 months later he rings me in Brisbane and goes ldquoIrsquove got a couple of dates here in July blah blah blah at The Festival TheatrerdquoIrsquom there ldquoFestival Theatre Wowrdquo because we used to do The Gov ldquoWow Festival Theatre Do you think that is a good ideardquoldquoYeah we are doing it with the Orchestrardquo I said ldquoWhatrdquo He goes ldquoYou told me that you wanted to do it with an orchestra Donrsquot you want to do it anymorerdquo ldquoNo no no I do I dordquo

Vince Contarino started in the Adelaide music scene about 40 years playing in various bands including The Dukes Mega Boys Serpentine and Magnum For the last 30 years he has been performing in his Led Zeppelin tribute band Zep Boys I caught up with Vince by telephone interview

Sue Itrsquos the Zep Boys 30th anniversary this year How does it feel to still be playing in the same band for 30 years

Vince If it was doing nothing but 30 years straight it would be a different story Therersquos been a lot of interesting things that have happened over those 30 years Lots of different projects to keep me stimulated musical projects theatre all sorts To be playing thirty years later I am very proud and Irsquom feeling blessed All the experiences Irsquove had the people Irsquove met the things Irsquove learnt itrsquos been a wonderful journey The best part about it has been the gigs the music and the people coming to the gigs celebrating that we all have one thing in common and that is the love of Led Zeppelin music Itrsquos a bit more than that too It is the love of music and rock music and where it transports us to so itrsquos been wonderful

Sue You have done quite a few shows with Symphony Orchestras in different States Tell me how that came about

Vince We were doing the tour of New Zealand many years ago 2002 or something like that and we were travelling all the way through New Zealand in this little bus type vehicle And we were on the South Island and where they had filmed Lord Of The Rings It was beautiful It evoked that feeling of grandeur We were talking about Lord of The Rings the big production and what a great movie it was and how we could make Led Zeppelin music more epic by adding an orchestra Ha ha ha laugh laugh The thing was you know it was Zep Boys live

ldquoI want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdustrdquo

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Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Vince ContarinoWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

not such a bad idea and I put it Mario Maiola when I came back It was when I first started working with him back then and I actually tried to convince him not to promote the Zep Boys I always thought rock music was dead and buried I said ldquoMario save your effort do something that at least renumerates you that makes you money back for all your effort you put back in but I donrsquot know I just donrsquot trust this whole rock game anymore The venues are gonerdquo

He said ldquoOk leave it with merdquo He believed in it And when I came back he said ldquoSee that was good What do you want to do nextrdquo ldquoI wouldnrsquot mind working with an orchestrardquo He said ldquoLeave it with merdquo

Then I went on to do some theatre Anyway about 3 or 4 months later he rings me in Brisbane and goes ldquoIrsquove got a couple of dates here in July blah blah blah at The Festival TheatrerdquoIrsquom there ldquoFestival Theatre Wowrdquo because we used to do The Gov ldquoWow Festival Theatre Do you think that is a good ideardquoldquoYeah we are doing it with the Orchestrardquo I said ldquoWhatrdquo He goes ldquoYou told me that you wanted to do it with an orchestra Donrsquot you want to do it anymorerdquo ldquoNo no no I do I dordquo

Vince Contarino started in the Adelaide music scene about 40 years playing in various bands including The Dukes Mega Boys Serpentine and Magnum For the last 30 years he has been performing in his Led Zeppelin tribute band Zep Boys I caught up with Vince by telephone interview

Sue Itrsquos the Zep Boys 30th anniversary this year How does it feel to still be playing in the same band for 30 years

Vince If it was doing nothing but 30 years straight it would be a different story Therersquos been a lot of interesting things that have happened over those 30 years Lots of different projects to keep me stimulated musical projects theatre all sorts To be playing thirty years later I am very proud and Irsquom feeling blessed All the experiences Irsquove had the people Irsquove met the things Irsquove learnt itrsquos been a wonderful journey The best part about it has been the gigs the music and the people coming to the gigs celebrating that we all have one thing in common and that is the love of Led Zeppelin music Itrsquos a bit more than that too It is the love of music and rock music and where it transports us to so itrsquos been wonderful

Sue You have done quite a few shows with Symphony Orchestras in different States Tell me how that came about

Vince We were doing the tour of New Zealand many years ago 2002 or something like that and we were travelling all the way through New Zealand in this little bus type vehicle And we were on the South Island and where they had filmed Lord Of The Rings It was beautiful It evoked that feeling of grandeur We were talking about Lord of The Rings the big production and what a great movie it was and how we could make Led Zeppelin music more epic by adding an orchestra Ha ha ha laugh laugh The thing was you know it was Zep Boys live

ldquoI want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdustrdquo

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Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Even the orchestras themselves love it It is quality composition Who would have thought that we would have gone from playing at the Findon Hotel to the Sydney Opera House Really

Sue Was the show there with the Sydney Orchestra

Vince It was an orchestra called the Lyric Orchestra They are all sub-contractors so to speak They called themselves the Black Dog Orchestra for the night Brilliant musicians Absolutely There are some clips of them on Facebook

They are different arrangements to what wersquod done with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra It is run by Nic Buc an Australian boy who lives in New York He is a conductorarranger He works with Tina Arena and he writes film scores and stuff a very talented boy So it has been an incredible journey from pubs to biker festivals to the Sydney Opera House and working with symphony orchestras It happened organically we really didnrsquot force it It is something that happened on itrsquos own Irsquom not one of these guys who likes to force things and create hype I like to take the opportunity to put together something and present it because I believe in it and I like it I think that the skill for something like the Zep Boys is that if you are able to find a way of marketing to let people know whatrsquos going on you donrsquot need to sell it because it sells itself The only thing that we need to do is to ensure that we let people know that it is in good hands and we are going to treat it with the upmost respect integrity and passion so they go ldquoThis is not a ripoffrdquo So many acts out there try to ride the coat tails of somebody elsersquos brand and you find yourself highly disappointed when you go and see the show Which is another reason why I think we lasted 30 years because we have our brand and people know that when we do something it is going to be of a certain standard

Sue When you first started the Zep Boys 30 years ago did you think that you would still be playing in it 30 years later

Vince Yeah I suppose thatrsquos a question that has to be asked no not really To be

I just thought that this was a joke but no he put it together

I think that the Sydney orchestra at the time was struggling to be recognised as a valid entity because they were losing touch with the common person Someone can correct me if Irsquom wrong but this was the observation and perception that I made of it I think they needed to be seen to be doing something to push the Orchestra a little bit more contemporary and they must have thought that this was a good vehicle to do that It wasnrsquot easy to put together but we managed through all the challenges and it was highly successful That was in 2004 or 2005 that we did that and ever since we have been doing these orchestral shows We did Darwin at the amphitheatre there in front of 6000 people outdoors We did two sellouts at the Sydney Opera House We did two sellout nights at the Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and we are about to do shows with the Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane and then we do the Hamer Hall in Melbourne in July

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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honest we really thought were just going to do a handful of gigs and that was it It was just a labour of love letrsquos put it together and letrsquos do a few shows When we first started it was Tony Lavis and Rob Pippan and Alex Krstic Irsquod never worked with them before Irsquod just met them and they played the music really well and I thought okay this would work letrsquos do these shows and have a little bit of fun We were received so well A lot of that crowd was The Dukersquos crowd anyway We used to do a little bit of Zeppelin in The Dukes as a medley and stuff So there was a big Dukes contingent in the crowd A lot of other people were genuinely interested in Led Zeppelin and wersquod stumbled across something and we thought letrsquos keep it going The people seemed to like it and the hotels loved it because we were putting bums on seats so to speak We had no idea that we would go for 30 years

Sue The lineup has changed a bit over the years From the first lineup how many shows did you do with your first lineup

Vince Then we used Steve McLennan to play drums from the Mega Boys He came in for Tony Lavis and then we got Warwick (Cheatle) and John (Zak) to join and we played with that lineup and toured Australia

Sue How many years was that

Vince Irsquod say that lineup was at least two years Then Paul Kaiser joined Paul was there for a long time In the years that Paul was there we changed bass players about three or four times There was Chris Baldock and Rob Spencer Pigsy Then we had Jamie Law on guitar and Steve Crafter played with me for awhile Then I did a reunion with John Zac Warwick and Pippan and we did a handful of those shows We played with Steve Williams for quite some time He was in for about five or six years maybe more Mind you all the musicians I have worked with have been fantastic They have been brilliant

Now the lineup that Irsquove got is Tzan Niko on guitar and Bradley Polain on drums and of course Warwick Warwick used to come in and fill in for some of the bass players when they werenrsquot available Warwick and I have always maintained a friendship regardless of

disagreeing with other things which I treasure more than anything because music and businesses come and go but letrsquos face it friendships donrsquot He used to love filling in because he has a genuine love of Led Zeppelin he loves the music to death

He had that health scare four or five years ago with his heart and while he was recuperating he learnt to play the keyboards and now he does the John Paul Jones thing exactly like Led Zeppelin used to do play Kashmere The Rain Song and No Quarter He learnt to play keyboards with an unbelievable amount of discipline and dedication

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Sue When Paul Kaiser came into the band did he replace Rob Pippan

Vince Yes Rob had this Yamaha competition that he won with Karen Ingliss in Eve and so he pursued that and that is why we got Paul I knew he was a very talented guitar player and he still is So yeah he came along and he actually lifted the band to another level because he was quite the performer as well So the crowd loved him He used that guitar and his body language and danced with the music He did lift it quite a lot So they were good years But one thing leads to another and there is disagreements - band disagreements and business disagreements - so we went our separate ways Thatrsquos what happens

Sue Was Serpentine the first band you were in

Vince That was my first touring band I was in bands before that and I had my own original band in rsquo73rsquo74 We were only kids We managed to play at the Fiesta Villa which was The Findon Hotel Wersquod won a songwriting competition and offered recording contracts and all that stuff and I wasnrsquot even 16

Sue What was the band called

Vince That was called Magnum That was way back in the mid lsquo70s Then I met people like Ron Freer and Tony Parrella we formed a band called Serpentine and that was really good I learnt a real lot That was a cover band but I learnt a great deal about the music industry with that band because I got to tour all of Australia I worked with top agents and top rooms I got to meet lots older musicians that are my age now and I was only 18 So I got to meet a lot of older musicians who I learnt from Not only that we were playing songs by Boz Scaggs George Benson Supertramp and others you really had to learn your music so we became pretty skilled at playing our stuff and it set me up really well I was thankful for Serpentine Actually a band like that would probably still do really well as they were a top quality act

Sue You are probably most well know from The Dukes and that is where most of your crowd came from to see the Zep Boys initially

Vince Irsquom really proud of that band because we were doing the numbers that the Zep Boys do now as an original band That was pretty clever actually We had an intensity about us I donrsquot think Irsquove played with a band since that had the passion that The Dukes had since because we were young and full of beans We attacked everything with so much fervour and vigour We burnt out We just couldnrsquot break through into the recording scene and everything which is what they wanted as a band and entity It just didnrsquot happen It just found itrsquos natural course unfortunately

Sue When were The Dukes around

Vince 1980 we started till I think late rsquo83 early rsquo84 About 4 years We toured the whole of Australia We did it really tough in the early stages but we had some magnificent experiences meeting lots of international artists once again learning our craft and learning more about the business I was always keen to learn about how the musicians themselves worked in the business because we were never exposed to recording company executives because they would hang out with lawyers and accountants but the musicians themselves we could talk to Some of the older ones would tell it from their perspective So you know we got a lot of experience and information from people like Stevie Marriott and working with people like Canned Heat I learnt a little about it It just cemented the fact that you had to be more than just a musician you had to survive in the industry You couldnrsquot expect people to open doors for you unless you had something to offer them And most people in business what they want is money So you had to find some way of giving them an opportunity of saying ldquohere is a way to earn some money for yourdquo It made me think about my music a little differently of how I approached it The challenges were always there it wasnrsquot just about waking up in the morning and writing songs It was but it was more than that and there was a certain way of dealing with business We were exposed to a lot of hard people It took us a while to understand it We thought you got to be rough and tough and talk tough to get somewhere It was wrong People donrsquot want to deal with megalomaniacs and overpowering aggressive people There is a difference

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Vince How wild were those days

Sue They were fun times

Vince Yeah incredible They were different times Most of those people are 50 plus now

Sue A lot of people grew up with The Dukes in their twenties or late teens They still come to The Zep Boys gigs now after all these years

Vince They do Irsquove been very lucky When I was with Mickey Finn and The Mega Boys there was a lot of that Dukes crowd that I brought along with me as well Itrsquos been fantastic Itrsquos been wonderful and they still come to gigs

Sue You have a lot of younger fans too

Vince Yes God bless them That is usually Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandpa

Sue Was The Mega Boys after The Dukes and before the Zep Boys

Vince Actually almost virtually at the same time Mega Boys came along a little before but when Bruce and went to play with Jimmy to do another tour and they were going to be gone for two months or so I thought letrsquos do this Zep Boys thing At least it will kill a little bit of time and Irsquom doing something positive As it turns out The Zep Boys just overshadowed everything I had ever done

Sue Thirty years is a big part of your life from when you were young until now You are still young now but you are a lot older and a lot wiser but you are still young at heart

Vince A little bit wiser a lot older

Sue Have you ever thought about recording a tribute album

Vince Itrsquos difficult for me because the original is there Itrsquos never gonnarsquo get any better than that I just think we will keep it live perform it live because they are not doing it live If someone were interested in doing a DVD of a live show Irsquod be more inclined in doing that because it is a performance That I would be interested in For the sake of just a CD no we have the best and the greatest Led Zeppelin

between being aggressive and being assertive So over the years I kindarsquo learnt to be well mannered and you have to offer something to people You have to be true to that offer and honour it and thatrsquos where the hard work comes in Itrsquos been a good journey of learning and I think thatrsquos the same in life or in any business

Sue Is there any chance of The Dukes doing a reunion

Vince Oh Sue I donrsquot know It would be wonderful and romantic Speaking romantically it would be lovely but I donrsquot know People are scattered all over the place Bruno had health issues I would love to but I wouldnrsquot want to exacerbate any health issues that hersquos got and make people feel uncomfortable Itrsquos not my call but other than that I would be willing Irsquod put my hand up and say Irsquod give it a go

Sue That would be great for a reunion show after all these years

Vince It would be It would have to be in the right environment It would have to be treated as a special event rather than just a gig Irsquod hate it to be like a gig and no-one turns up Someone would have to convince me why we are doing it how we are going to do it and why itrsquos going to be successful and then Irsquod be really happy to do it But otherwise I just wouldnrsquot want to do it for the sake of doing it Irsquod rather just hook up at a barbeque with a bunch friends that would be fun

Sue The Bridgeway Hotel would be good You used to play there all the time

Zep Boys

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Theyrsquove done it Irsquod have to be really convinced Someone would have to really give me a good sales job on why I wannarsquo do it and it would have to be more than money Thatrsquos why I donrsquot sell t-shirts and paraphernalia and all that stuff because I find it gratuitous Itrsquos enough that we are playing the music but really to sell this and that to make money I find it unpalatable Itrsquos not right I donrsquot want to test the Gods Wersquove been really blessed with doing well out of the music I donrsquot want to turn it into selling fairy floss or show bags at the Royal Show Letrsquos just do it for the right reasons A lot of the promoters that Irsquove worked with who are really focussed on making money say ldquofair enough thatrsquos cool we understandrdquo I like that They respect the fact that itrsquos enough that we are doing the music If people want to buy Led Zeppelin t-shirts they know where to buy them without us selling them Zep Boys ones If it was an event and there was a concert or a big film or stuff like that then thatrsquos a different story then sure They are just a money making machine and it distracts me from the art and the performance

Sue Did you grow up as a big fan of Led Zeppelin

Vince Absolutely Bad Company Led Zeppelin Deep Purple I got to work with John Lord and I never thought that Irsquod be able to do that Thatrsquos the sort of music that I love Thatrsquos the rock music that I really did enjoy I like all sorts of music - jazz and blues funk stuff Sly and the Family Stone James Brown I even like some country music some classical music I go to a lot of classical piano recitals symphony orchestras I like all sorts of music but the one that gets my blood going the one I like to perform the most is rock music because there is something energetic and sweaty I love it I love the aggression I like that you can still be skilful while you are putting in 100 percent physical effort It challenges me and itrsquos something I feel that Irsquom most suited to

Sue With the shows that you are did at the Gov to celebrate 30 years where is the tour taking you next

Vince We are doing Brisbane and Melbourne shows They will be with an orchestra The reason why we are doing the Gov is we havenrsquot played there for a couple of years We havenrsquot been able to and we try to play The Gov every year Last year we did Clipsal then we did the Festival Theatre with the orchestra We couldnrsquot really do The Gov too as we would be spreading ourselves too thin Thatrsquos why we are doing The Gov this year We didnrsquot plan it It just coincided that it is 30 years It has just come at the right time It is a nice good organic thing Irsquom going to put it out there and make the most of it

Sue What are your future plans for the Zep Boys

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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The Zepboys play the following gigs with a 31 piece orchestra

Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre - Saturday July 2nd

Hamer Hall Arts Exhibition Centre Melbourne - Friday July 8thSaturday July 9th

Vince Something I always tell Warwick ldquoMate I donrsquot work very fast I do things slowly but Irsquom always thinking of something to do that will be better than the lastrdquo I never thought that it would get any better than working with an orchestra but there are other countries that would love this So slowly I want to try to make inroads to present this show overseas When I say overseas I really would like something in the United States or Europe I donrsquot know how to go about doing it exactly but Irsquove already started doing some little bits and pieces sending off some information gathering some intel with people who would be interested in doing it without pushing it I donrsquot want to push something that people donrsquot believe in themselves When the penny drops with this show you usually find that the promoters themselves do a lot of hard work because they believe in it Thatrsquos the only way itrsquos going to work overseas If someone says ldquowe really love this show and we love the way you present this music so we want itrdquo and they will be the ones that will do the work correctly If you get people who say ldquoI need a couple of filler bands to make my calendar look really goodrdquo I want to stay away from those people I want to run in the other direction If you are treating the people that are going to come to the gigs with contempt and you are treating the music and the performance as nothing but a filler then no I want all meat and no sausages I donrsquot want any sawdust

Sue Thatrsquos a good way to put it You should try the festival circuit in Europe

Vince Irsquom happy to do that As long as we are not sleeping in the back of vans and eating rice and steamed carrots We are of a certain age I donrsquot want five star hotels and I donrsquot need caviar but I do want to be fit and healthy and sleep well and to be able to perform at a level that we are supposed to perform at If someone can do that then we are happy to do that If someone cannot give you the basics where you are comfortable and well looked after then itrsquos not worth doing it Give it to someone who is prepared to slave their lives away I am not prepared to do that

Website wwwzepboyscomFacebook wwwfacebookcomzepboys

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Zep Boys The Gov27052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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The Screaming Jets Chrome Release

The Screaming Jets released their new album ldquoChromerdquo and played dates around Australia to promote the album It is their seventh studio album and comes eight years after their last The band is overwhelmed by response from fans and media

Chrome was released on 5th May and debuted first week in at Number 30 on The Mainstream Album Charts Number 10 on The Australian Artist Album Charts and Number 2 on The Independent Music Charts

The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (vocals) Paul Woseen (bass) Scott Kingman (guitars) Jimi Hocking (guitars) and Mickl Sayers (drums)

You can order the Chrome CD and the DVD of last yearrsquos Foxtel Show on line at httpwwwnervegascomauscreamingjets

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The Screaming Jets The Gov 13052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Luis Saez-SanchezWords by Sue HedleyPhotos supplied by Luis Saez-Sanchez

Luis Saez-Sanchez has been a musician for many years and then he learnt the art of airbrushing thus expanding his artistic talents The highlight of his artwork was when he got to paint a bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick Bun E had that drum skin on his bass drum when Cheap Trick recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame MEGAscene talks to Luis about his artwork

Sue How did it come about for you to airbrush the bass drum head for Bun E from Cheap Trick

Luis Well when they were here in 2009 they were supporting Def Leppard and I was backstage as we would catch up usually every time they came into town for a chit chat I told him that I do airbrushing now Virtually at the end of the conversation I asked do you want me to paint you a bass drum head I mentioned to Rick Nelson as well that I would airbrush a guitar for him too if he wanted Bun E said ldquoyes you can do thatrdquo Then he gave me his email address and I sent him some shots that I thought would be sufficient and good for it

Being basically a graphic art piece you have to consider lighting the colours and everything else If it was done in full colour it would get washed out by the colours onstage Having to realise that you are only seeing it from the closest anyone would get to it is three to five metres so it didnrsquot have to be a high definition piece It was just an average piece of work a commercial piece of work for a product So I had to consider the brand name Cheap Trick and I had to consider an image of him that could be seen at any distance use his name and use black and white as it would show every light that was thrown on it Keeping in mind it was just a bass drum headthat was going to be used for a few shows maybe a few photo shoots maybe an album cover maybe some posters whatever

Sue How did you come up with the design

Luis I looked at a lot of photos of him and a lot of designs that Irsquod seen out there We had to mention Cheap Trick as he is in the band and then have a picture of him We could have a little picture of him and it could get lost or we could zoom up and get what everyone signifies Bun E with his glasses his beard and moustache He didnrsquot have a smoke hanging out of his mouth Like I said we emailed each other a few different ideas and ended up coming up with this one because of the concept being black and white for being used onstage so it would be seen

Sue What comment did Bun E make about the drum head

Luis He loved it He thought it was great He wrote back saying thank you very much and it was great Thatrsquos about it He is a man of quiet words and a few words

Luis Saez-Sanchez

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Sue Then he left Cheap Trick

Luis They had some problems and he is out of Cheap Trick He still is in Cheap Trick as a partner but he doesnrsquot play live with them and doesnrsquot record with them So he is out but he is still a part of the brand and the name

Sue Did he tell you that he would be using the drum at the Hall of Fame Inductions

Luis Well I painted it about seven years ago It was 2009 when we discussed it first Then I heard nothing of it and thought well okay he has just got it in his shed and he likes it and thatrsquos it I had a few conversations through email before Then at the end of March I got an email from Bun E with a photo and the header of the email said ldquoRock Nrsquo Roll Hall of Fame Induction Drumsetrdquo Then I looked at the picture and it was a new photo that he

ldquoHe was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nicerdquo

Photos showing the different stages of the painting of Bun Ersquos bass drum head

Bun E with Luisrsquo artwork on his bass drum skin

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Bun Ersquos drumkit set up at Hall of Fame Awards

Cheap Trick performing at Hall of Fame Awards

had taken and he was pretty happy with it I did hear on the radio three days before that they were going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and wondered if Bun E was going to do it and if he does was he going to use my skin Then just like my wish it just happened That was it Irsquove had a couple of conversations with him via emails as well since then He was happy to use it and I was chuffed that he used it For him to even consider using it or consider giving me the heads up that he was going to use it was nice

Sue It is a great honour for you to be in the Hall of Fame in that little way

Luis Absolutely Irsquod never get there in any other way So my artwork being there represents me being there The main thing is they deserve what they got they got inducted and that was great All the other bands that got inducted on the night deserved it Even Howard Kehlrsquos favourite band Deep Purple got inducted on the same night There was two of us there in spirit somehow which is nice

Cheap Trick did three songs at the Hall of Fame ldquoDream Policerdquo ldquoSurrenderrdquo and ldquoI Want You To Want Merdquo ldquoThen Ainrsquot That A Shamerdquo was the song that they did with the guys from Deep Purple Chicago and Steve Miller at the end of the night

Sue How did you get to know Cheap Trick

Luis We supported them in the mid rsquo80rsquos and since then every time they came to town Irsquove seen them or we have caught up one way or another Theyrsquove contacted me or vice-a-versa and we just catch up for half an hour to an hour and see how things are going That is when I mentioned it to Bun E if he wanted that done Then there was the seven years of not hearing anything and then all of a sudden it is up there on the Hall Of Fame Inductions

Sue Have you done artwork for other people

Luis Irsquove done that before for different people no-one on that scale Just mainly done a whole lot of commissioned artworks for people whether it be their parents or their wives or their children alive or deceased I entered some artwork into hot rod shows as a part of the airbrushing community I was with at the time They won Best Fantasy and Best Lifelike which were London After Midnight and Nick Cave which was a piece in the actual lessons of educating myself on how to airbrush properly Eventually after about 4 months the instructor said ldquoLook itrsquos great just finish it sign it it is finishedrdquo They said I should enter it and so I did and I won first prize for realism for that one

Sue A lot of people that went to Billy OrsquoGradyrsquos memorial would remember that you had airbrushed a huge bed sheet

Luis Of course that was an honour too Billy was a great man and a great guitarist He had been around the Adelaide scene for a long time with The Fools Anyway The Fools had been around for a long time and I used to see them play many times That was an unexpected passing of Billy and then they decided to have a memorial I spoke to Kim about it and he said that would be nice if I did something so I did I think I had four days to a week to consider it and get a photo and paint

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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36

it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Some of Luisrsquo Artworks

Nick Cave portrait Billy OrsquoGrady portrait

London After Midnight Scaley RIP portrait

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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it and then get it ready for the event That was good We hung it up and everyone who was there left some comments I think his wife has it now Thatrsquos a memento for her to look at and look back and see all of Billyrsquos friends and what they thought of him and think of him still Itrsquos a good thing for people to do I think we should all probably tell our friends and our loved ones and everyone around us what we feel about them all the time because we never know when something is going to happen

Sue You have also worked at the Pageant

Luis Yes I have I was lucky to work with David Blight Hersquos a great musician and a great artist and a good mentor I learnt a lot there I was his finishing sculptor which means hersquod give me the piece in rough show me the photos of what he wanted wersquod discuss it and I would do my best to replicate what he wanted He was more than happy most of the time I did that a couple of years and worked with another artist called Kit Chambers One year I finished off all his work at the Pageant They are a great bunch of guys They are a very small team and at the end of it all they wanted me to do something so they had their guy build up a hotrod and I painted it airbrushed just very little on that one That went out there with someone elsersquos work in it That was the Hotrod float It wasnrsquot my float but I contributed to it Everyone said it was my float but it wasnrsquot my float There was another talented artist that contributed the mannequins in the front The craftsmen was down there the engineers the metal workers and the woodworking guys just did a fantastic job It was a good place to be A bit scary at night there though

Sue What year was that

Luis I think it was about four or five years ago

Before that I was there for three or four years but only certain brackets in time to help out David and Kit

Sue You have got some other projects you are working on now

Luis Irsquom fixing the house up and doing some

more artwork and Irsquom building a hearse which is time-consuming and pocket-driven Nothing is for nothing yoursquove got to work hard to do it The hearse will be out there to see in maybe two or three years It is a 1954 Dodge Kingsway The shell is keeping itrsquos integrity but the motor and the rolling chassis and the whole engineering part of it is nothing like the original It is all being engineered and made roadworthy to be legal for South Australia I plan to show it plan to use it for funerals or if someone wants to use it in their film clip or someone wants to use it in a movie If someone wants to use it then it is out there for that

Sue So you are also a musician People may know you from many years of playing in different bands including Statez Almost Human and The Status Quo Show and now you are in Secret Mens Business

Luis Yes thatrsquos good fun itrsquos is a cover band with a bit of an edge A good bunch of guys Alex Nathan Kim and Chris We get together every week and rehearse and have fun I think we make good music and we are out there ready to play real soon too

Sue A man of many talents

Luis Irsquove also played in Chocolate Jesus and BB Steal and various other bands We could go on and on and on but that is the past and we live and learn from those experiences that we all go through There is good and bad times for all of them but they are what they are and itrsquos great

Sue So if anyone wants a drum head or a backdrop airbrushed can they contact you

Luis Absolutely

Luis can be contactedatomicstudiosoptusnetcomau

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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You Can Dance You Can Jive

ABBA YOU CAN DANCE YOU CAN JIVE SHOWFEATURING FLAMING SAMBUCAS was at the Top of the Arkaba 7th of May This sold out tribute show was jam-packed with authentic sounds harmonies and costuming The Flaming Sambucas took the audience on a journey and performed Abbarsquos greatest hits allowing many die hard fans to relive their youth dance sing along and dress up If you are an ABBA fan this is a must see show

Words and Photos by Louise Miller

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30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Jac Dalton The Boom Boom Room

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Whiskey Harbour The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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Rockvault Allstars The Boom Boom Room30042016Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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GIG REVIEWS BY JAKAM

The 80rsquos were a time that you cannot forget if you were there For those who were not the closest thing we have is Australiarsquos own glam rock kings Sisters Doll

Sisters Doll arenrsquot unknown to Adelaide Patrons have rocked to the band for the last two years with most performances being held in the iconic Bridgeway Hotel

This one was no different There were three other bands playing on the night which all performed great sets and pumped the crowd up for Sisters Doll

Full Dose kicked the night off with mostly originals and they closed with a hard rocking version of Diorsquos 1983 classic Rainbow in the Dark The Menace (made up of the Gordon brothers and drummer Brad Tsoumbris) were up next and the power trio delivered a high energy set of good old style rock nrsquo roll California Cousin were the last band before headliners Sisters Doll and they had the crowd going to their high energy originals

Sisters Doll went on around 10pm and performed all fan favourites and put 100 into their hour and a half long set The crowd knew every lyric and no one left the front rows for any reason

Sisters Doll are a band that no matter what genre of music you enjoy you will find something in Sisters Dollrsquos music that appeals to you

Irsquoll be caught Sisters Doll again at Loud Fest 3 June 4th at the Bridgeway Hotel

SISTERS DOLL

By Jakam Kourasanis

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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The ringing of a church bell The sound of thunder The first strum of the G note and the first crash of the cymbal You felt it in your chest

That was how veteran rockers Black Sabbath took stage during last months gig in Adelaide

Performing all old material from 1969-1978 the band delivered a greatest hits package live with a few fan favourites

The whole band was in top form and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne was as entertaining as ever A drum solo by Tommy Clufetos left and crowd stunned and the crowd had a ball dancing and listening to classics such as War Pigs Paranoid NIB

For a tour titled The End one can hope that this is not the end for Black Sabbath but they say it is so wersquoll take their word for it If it is they went out with a bang

BLACK SABBATH

What amazes me about the Zep Boys is after all their lineup changes people are still going to see them even though the original lineup is no longer there Frontman Vince Contarino assures me that this is the best lineup hersquos played with The Zep Boys have branched out now doing Led Zeppelin Masters which is essentially the Zep Boys and an orchestra A must see

Check out Zep Boys when you can even if yoursquore not a Led Zeppelin fan Yoursquorsquoll be blown away I interviewed Vince just before these shows search it up on YouTube

Zep Boys are an Australian rock nrsquo roll institution more so than any other tribute cover or concept band in the country Formed and founded by frontman Vince Contarino Zep Boys have been performing regularly since the mid to late eighties to diehard and casual Led Zeppelin fans all over the country

Zep Boys recently held two shows at the Gov in Adelaide to highlight their 30 year milestone The show started with Black Eyed Bruiser by Stevie Wright playing over the PA and then an acoustic guitar piece Straight after drummer Brad Polain thunders the instantly recognisable intro to Led Zeppelinrsquos 1971 hit ldquoRock nrsquo Rollrdquo Following immediately after is ldquoCelebration Dayrdquo a track lifted from Led Zeppelinrsquos mostly acoustic third album The band thundered through songs mostly from the first four albums before going into an acoustic segment which includes ldquoBlack Country Womanrdquo ldquoBron ndash Yr ndash Aur Stomprdquo and ldquoThe Rain Songrdquo the latter featuring Warwick Cheatle playing acoustic guitar and keyboards Just before the acoustic segment the band played ldquoMoby Dickrdquo which features a thundering drum solo from Brad The band then proceeded to play electric guitars again before thundering through ldquoNo Quarterrdquo ldquoStairway to Heavenrdquo and other classics mostly from Led Zeppelinrsquos later albums

ZEP BOYS

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Thirsty Merc The Arkaba15042016Photos Sue Hedley

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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SOCIAL PAGES

Ron Kosmider and his daughterNikki Heuskes

Rex with Becky and Ian Blake and family

Rex with Rexyrsquos Angels

Rex Thompsonrsquos 60th birthday party

Rex with Betty Samis

Damien Steele-Scott and Zkye

When Rex Thompson turned 60 he threw a big party at the Highway Inn on April 24th Entertainment for the night was DD Toc and Rexyrsquos Allstars Band

Photos by Maxwell Millowick

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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SOCIAL PAGES

David Powell from MEGAscene was invited on the Bill Shorten bus for a day and got to meet the rockstars of the Australian Labour Party as they met people in the community The bus visited various places including the Newton Shopping Centre Castle Plaza and the Thebarton Oval where a $66 million policy to build a grandstand there was announced

Photos by David Powell

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

Evolution of Sound SystemsIn the last article I named some early brands of PA and their role on the scene and among them some notable Adelaide amp and speaker manufacturers

So why not take a journey through time and Irsquoll link the era to the brands popular at that time and some of the Adelaide bands that I was lucky enough to mix

My start in the industry was late rsquo76 and I found myself mixing Some Dream a jazz rock band featuring ex Fraternity members at the Largs Pier Hotel The PA for the day was an Overeem A very early active multi cell horn and a folded bass bin This 2 way configuration worked extremely well I must have done a passable job because I got a permanent job mixing these guys

Yamaha were there in 1976 with active 75 watt and 100 watt columns My own system at the time was Yamaha and consisted of four 3 way JBL style boxes and they were almost as large I got work using these to mix a 7 piece funk outfit Full House at the Arkaba Four of these handled the room just fine even though the RMS figure per box was only 100 Watts Now thats what I call efficient

A new speaker device on the scene around rsquo78 was the double fold bass bin or folded horn where the speaker pointed backwards but then bounced off the back wall of the box to fire forward It was in essence a long horn folded in on itself

Even more impressive was the triple fold bass box which had a longer folded horn with the speaker facing forwards bouncing back and then forward again a longer horn resulting in a tighter bass response These bass bins were topped with JBL 4560 and 90 degree horns and they were here for a long stretch

These speakers made impressive stacks

I was still working for Some Dream and by now they had a good following and were playing mostly at the Marryatville Hotel and were managed by Ray Dyott of lsquorsquoLone Starrdquo fame He introduced Radio Birdman to the Adelaide scene

These systems were commonly called the JBL three ways and when topped off with a tweeter the 4 way

Brian Rosser had a PA company called Buggs which later became one of Adelaidersquos big guns Concert Sound The first time his early amps come to mind is with systems at the Marryatville Hotel

Some Dream had split and Bruce Howe and John Freeman joined Mickey Finn easily one of the hardest rocking bands in Australia

I was mixing their shows at the Bridgeway Hotel mostly using a double 4 way system They were 2 and a half metres wide by 2 metres high of grunt per side now easily handling rooms of 800 people Interstate bands went for triples and they could get your shirt flapping against your chest

Sometime the Finns would support Cold Chisel and The Angels who were using Lee Conlons great Revolver brand PArsquos He mostly ran JBL speakers with his own brand of amps and desks and he was soon to follow Chisel and the Angels Interstate to become a major player nationally He loved his old JBL 15rdquo speakers saying they wore in not out

I got to use the Biamp brand desks and 31 band Biamp graphic mixing Mickey Finn to 5-800 at the bridgeway Smooth and accurate Some years later evolving into the 4 band Soundcraft mixers and things were on

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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55

that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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the up lsquonrsquo up and getting easier and easier

Often the main act would pull some of the power in the PA It was their show so the support act would only get so much power and none of the lighting specials On these occasions a bottle of the sound guys lsquofaversquo tipple was a way of getting the PA not too choked up

The WRM Roy bin (need help here=was this an Altek design) was an improvement on the old JBL 4560 design It provided an improvement to midrange clarity I was playing with Allan Fryerrsquos lsquoThe Heroesrsquo at the Sundowner in Whyalla and this was a great single 4way

Martin from England supplied the next sonic upgrade with the ldquoPhilishaverdquo 9rdquo mid horn By now I was more into playing in bands and not mixing but I still held a keen interest in the evolution of systems

Brains was a great sound guy mixing Mickey Finn and the Mega Boys (and pulling great mixes) Adelaide hire companies were by now using the mid and top Martin boxes with older JBL designed bass bins INXS were the only band I saw with a full Martin set up with compact punchy bass bins The Martin mid boxes just left the older designs behind with vocal articulation and midrange clarity

And now for something completely different the Bose 801 I was lucky to score a gig playing bass for The Sensational Bodgies They had bought a Bose system but it wasnrsquot too long before interstate management had them swap to a more standard JBL system Don Morrison tells me the Bose system was still going strong up to 10 years ago in Melbourne

Redgum had 4 Bose a side and didnrsquot need subs and that system served them well wherever they played around Aust The Bodgies system I designed had 2 x Bose 801 per side and a JBL 4560 for subs

Dave bunny was our mixer in The Bodgies and a damn good one at that In my pro muso year with the Bodgies 1981 I can remember sounding good on stage 910 and if it didnrsquot sound good then I knew the room was shit (Dave played drums for the Exploding White

Mice after his stint with the Bodgies)

Turbosound hit Adelaide and were making the rounds and Melbourne company ARX were making inroads with speakers and amps and processors Earlier known as ART they became ARX in Melbournersquo (I bought an early ART system for my new band Hoy-Hoy)

In rsquo83 l scored a gig playing bass for The Flyers Now herersquos a real eye opener and something to consider

In the days when PArsquos were getting bigger Dave Blight was using a Fender 100 watt valve PA for vocals and harp in the great acoustic of The Tivoli Hotel We had a long residency there and the sound off stage was great The room was designed way before PArsquos but they ruined this acoustic gem from the Vaudeville days when they removed a wall Even in other rooms around town the beautiful harmonic qualities of this valve PA meant volume was not a necessity and the band always sounded good

Jands PArsquos were ever present when interstate bands hit town

Clair Brothers S3 and S4 boxes made appearances and then well to the present day and we see flown vertical arrays bigger and better

And well the trickle down effect means that these days in pubs 1000 watt active systems with subs are capable of very good sounds I am at present mixing lsquoRock The Bossrsquo with a system consisting double 1000 watt Yamaha top boxes with one QSC sub a side and embracing the Mackie DL1608 iPad mixer

Now thatrsquos evolution for you very Star Trek Beam me up Scotty

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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55

that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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SA PARANORMALWords and Photos by Allen Tiller

This month we are travelling to the Copper Coast to the historic mining seaside town of Wallaroo to visit one of my favourite haunts in the area ndash the Cornucopia Hotel located at 40 Owen Terrace right in the heart of the historic town

The hotel boasting 52 rooms was built in 1862 and was first licensed by Mr R Hazelgrove It was the central meeting point in the town and had a purpose built dance hall upstairs It is the only hotel in Wallaroo to still retain its original opening name having never been called anything other than ldquoCornucopia Hotelrdquo

It was also home in the early days like many hotels in that era as the staging point for coroner inquests into local deaths Often this would see the body laid out with Doctors Judges and other local dignitaries sitting around deciding if there was more to a death than an accident or natural causes

I have investigated the hotel on a number of occasions both privately and with the public and have encountered some very strange phenomena within its walls

The upstairs section of the hotel houses the guestrsquos suites and shared shower facilities This seems to be the epicentre of the haunting particularly in the one wing containing bedrooms 11 through to 13

On one occasion about the middle of the day I was standing in the junction of the hallways which wind and turn through the upper levels In one spot I could smell very distinctly the smell of the ocean and old tobacco but take a step in any direction and the smell would be completely gone Now not being one to jump to the ldquoghostrdquo conclusion in an instant I put it down to being so close to the ocean and the smell of tobacco being embedded in the walls and carpets and didnrsquot think any more of it until I went downstairs to the dining room and

a psychic told me that right above us was a spirit of an old Swedish sailor who had died elsewhere but returned here as he felt this was home ndash (this still did not convince me the place is haunted by a Swedish sailor)

On another occasion my wife experienced very strange disembodied footsteps in the hallway whilst she was investigating in room 10 at the same time I was sitting on the bed in room 11 and recorded an EVP that asked the question ldquoHellordquo ndash this was only the beginning of weird occurrences in the upstairs area that evening

Whilst in another upstairs rooms with David and Darren from Ghost Crime Investigators we all experienced equipment responses to questions David also heard a disembodied voice within the room

During a public event in the Cornucopia Hotel Rob from Cityside Paranormal had a poltergeist event occur Rob and his partner were staying in room 11 he put his clothes and gear in the room and during the tour part of the event re-entered his room to find all his belongings strewn about the place as if someone had been recklessly searching for some mysterious object

So who haunts the Cornucopia Hotel It could be Archibald Samuels a young man aged 14 who lost his life in a water tank that is located

Cornucopia Hotel Wallaroo

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53

Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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55

that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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58

Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show ldquoHaunting Australiardquo and author of ldquoThe Haunts of Adelaide ndash History Mystery and the Paranormalrdquo as well as being a historian lecturer poet musician Tour Guide blogger and podcaster Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and vol-unteer for many different associations and groupsYou can find Allen online atwwwtwittercomAllen_TillerwwwfacebookcomAllenHauntingAustraliahttpswwwfacebookcomTheHauntsOfAdelaide

directly underneath the current beer garden Archibald had gone to draw water from the tank and somehow fell in only to be found the following day when the hotel couldnrsquot find him to run an errand

Or perhaps it might be Mr Crawford who had a nasty gash upon his leg that went gangrene he died in a upstairs bedroom

Many of the staff have told me stories of suicides that go unreported in the local media One involved a young woman hanging herself from the balcony in full sight of the townrsquos main street ndash it is said she may be the ghost often heard speaking in room 9 that also likes to roll bars of soap across the room

Another mysterious paranormal event occurred in February 1894 when a fire broke out in the hotel stables (as reported in The Kadina and Wallaroo Times ndash 3 Feb 1894) Albert Swanski the horse keeper locked the stables at 11pm and when he checked the horses at 730am he found the stalls and horses very badly burnt so badly in fact the vet put them down immediately (they are buried in the hotel grounds) All the leather

bridles reigns etc of the horses were perfect uncharred no fire or smoke damage No one knew how the fire started or how it got put out all the locks were still intact and no entry points could be seen ndash very strange indeed

The Cornucopia Hotel in Wallaroo remains a popular drinking spot within the town and depending on who you talk too one of the most haunted pubs on the Copper Coast

My thanks to Rick and Will Parson of Flinders Ranges Paranormal Research Group for assistance with research on this historic location

Cornucopia Hotel

Allen Tiller outside of Cornucopia Hotel promoting an event he held there

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

55

that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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to treasure forever

beautiful portraits of yourbeloved pet

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Venues

I was brought up in the era of Monty Python Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore the Two Ronniersquos Benny Hill Paul Hogan and TV talent such as Dads Army Faulty Towers Some Mothers Do Have Emrsquo Keeping Up Appearances As time goes by quite a list already No wonder I love comedy the last bastion of resistance to political correctness an environment where mirth flourishes and no one is safe from a tongue lashing all in aid of a good laugh I canrsquot remember when I didnrsquot follow a comical approach to life having a laugh was so important it became second nature perhaps it should be first Amid political correctness claims of racism words

Words and Photos by Brian Cain

that hurt it is refreshing to attend a function where being offended is something to laugh about Stand up is the last bastion of foul language inherent blaspheme political intolerance cross gender disapproval and the ridiculous tag of racism In todayrsquos world reading the last sentence would have you believe it should immediately be shut down by some kind of government ruling rushed through parliament and turned into law the day that happens will indeed be a sad day Fortunately by the rise of the Roman Empire the Napoleonic wars the First and Second World Wars we still have free speech in Australia It was Peter Cooke in the late 50rsquos

The Rhino Room

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that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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PET PORTRAITS

Your cat andor dog is part of your familyHave a beautiful portrait collection taken of them

to treasure forever

beautiful portraits of yourbeloved pet

Rising Star Media

For more information and bookings phone Sue on 0414 984 739or email suerisingstarcomau

wwwrisingstarcomauwwwfacebookcomPet-Portraits-1672244896380468

Ideal present for your loved onePackages start from $200

70

wwwfacebookcommegasceneozLike us on Facebook

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55

that first via means of mirth took the piss out of the governing bodies of the ruling classes something that is now second nature but back then is was a refreshing attack at governing intolerance and commercial bastardry that still prevails today

The Rhino Room comedy venue is run by top south Australian stand up comic Michael Bowley a self made man of complete focus within the world of stand up I attend the Rhino room for more reasons than having a laugh and admit to contributing to a parallel industry not much dissimilar to the live music industry Listening to and telling jokes has been part of life for Michael Bowley and his friends it is their life One thing you notice about the Rhino Room is that stand up comics are very close to each other They have disasters just like bands but there is always someone there to catch them if they fall Things will go wrong My camera died half way through the show and I had to use my phone the performers were all over the place and catching up with them was difficult things appeared chaotic at times but from organised chaos comes entertainment

The Rhino Room One Mic Stand on Thursday nights is a pay at the door operation and there is value in what is happening there You can see twelve different comics do five minutes each three sets of four with breaks of ten minutes or so in between if you are a live band musician sounds a bit familiar already You register at the door when entering for a spot they then pick twelve acts from the eager participants itrsquos very popular and as at a band open mic session not all can perform Some contributors are first timers in fact Michael Bowley started at the Rhino room as did the nights host Kel Belmont

For the vast majority of us performing stand up would be terrifying something that infuses that much fear it would not be perceived as a pleasant experience but as a musician the hurdle is the same You can talk to the mirror or play your instrument in the corner of the room and do it well but a stage lights and action is the hurdle many never attempt Out there are thousands of Jimmy Hendrixrsquos and Kitty Flanniganrsquos but human nature and the fear of what others think of us clouds

judgement How do you overcome such things I have been there myself To suggest a clue lsquowhat others think is none of my businessrsquo now I can get on with things as the burden of negative opinion has been lifted from my shoulders If you can repeat that advice then get down to the Rhino One Mic Stand and get on with it

At One Mic Stand it became relevant as I spoke with performers that if you have performed in front of people be it musically theatrically or commercially it helped Nina a pleasant and attractive blonde woman performing for the first time was fluent convincing and most of all funny She was from a drama stage theatrical background and said that helped She was concerned before performing then once on stage focus overcame all I asked if she watched the faces of the crowd whom are very close at the Rhino Room and she stated she listened to response more than anything to gauge what was happening This was a common comment from all I spoke with

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56

and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

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57

punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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58

Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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63

Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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and worked on from there

Brian Why

Michael From around twelve years old I always knew I would get into stand up was what I wanted to do never dropped the focus

Brian You have become successful for your hard work Has the experience been personally rewarding

Michael Absolutely I have become what I worked for Nothing is more rewarding to me than the success I have now

Brian How it the current state of the stand up industry in comparison to when you first started

Michael Things change all the time the delivery is the same one of the easiest things you can do you just need a mic and yourself The political stance has changed somewhat material that comics did twenty years ago would struggle for acceptance these days there is always someone waiting to be offended more so as time goes on It changes the concept and material but thatrsquos how we get new stuff no one wants to see recycled stand up

Brian Where do you see yourself going from here

Michael Radio I am moving into radio and currently do a radio show Radio and TV are where successful stand ups end up

Brian The Rhino Room open mic is very popular Has that always been the case

Michael Yes the venue has always been popular as far back as I can remember but drops off a bit when I lose focus due to other commitments You would appreciate that live bands are just as much hard work as stand up Itrsquos down to hard work if I donrsquot put the work in here it shows

Brian If there was one thing you would like to see happen in the world of stand up what would that be

and makes sense as you are trying to make people laugh and if they laugh you have succeeded

Kel Balnaves the nightrsquos master of ceremonies started at the Rhino room ten years ago He attended the Rhino room comedy structure as he loved stand up and the people involved He got drunk one night and stepped up overcoming the first appearance apprehension He was hooked and it became a labour of love for as in live music you must be ready for a lot of disappointments Kel draws energy from visual and vocal response while performing Irsquom sure live musicians can understand that Kel is now busy touring the country performing stand up with parallel pressures and problems encountered within the live band industry

For most performers I donrsquot know from where they came or why they did it especially some other first timers of the night but I really appreciated the fact I had a laugh with them It was obvious others were seasoned performers such as Duncan Turner who I didnrsquot get any time to talk with but have seen him host the One Mic Stand Experience is an obvious perception

I have seen some of the other performers before and some that were in the crowd so much to say and so little time to cover them all plus we were all busy having a laugh

However Michael Bowley did give me some time after the show Here is what he had to say

Brian When did you first get into stand upMichael It was right here at the Rhino Room about twelve years ago I did the open mic

Michael Bowley

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

57

punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

58

Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

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60

Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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63

Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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65

Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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PET PORTRAITS

Your cat andor dog is part of your familyHave a beautiful portrait collection taken of them

to treasure forever

beautiful portraits of yourbeloved pet

Rising Star Media

For more information and bookings phone Sue on 0414 984 739or email suerisingstarcomau

wwwrisingstarcomauwwwfacebookcomPet-Portraits-1672244896380468

Ideal present for your loved onePackages start from $200

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punters could go to the one show and see both fortunately I was right Some just band shows were not as successful as we would like them to have been but double billing with a comedian was always successful Even the band could go into the crowd between sets relax and have a laugh Everyone was happy It wasnrsquot a support act but a parallel presentation of live music and stand up between brackets sort of a master of ceremonies and gives the band a chance to really get on with it when performing as well

Michael Thatrsquos interesting Some friends in bands have often mentioned the same idea

Brian Michael Bowley thanks for allowing us to come into your world and for your time I have thoroughly enjoyed it Irsquom pretty sure that we will meet again soon

Michael That stand up comedians could earn a living by doing their stuff rather than having to enter the radio and TV industry full time

Brian I have been involved in the parallel entertainment industry of live bands for over forty years I used stand up comedians to support my bands in the 80rsquos and 90rsquos One was an Adelaide comedian that was a dead ringer for Frank Spencer I canrsquot remember his name but he was great It was a concept that worked well I see a similar experience of being involved in stand up and live music Is there anything you would like to ask me to further investigate this observation while we have the opportunity

Michael I think yoursquore right anything you say about the live music industry Irsquom sure I would understand and your comment about them being parallel in their process is interesting How successful were the shows that included a stand up comic

Brian They were not only musically entertaining and a great laugh but good value for money I would often go to an old venue in Adelaide called the Flying Trapeze which was in Victoria Square Spoke to many of the stand up comedians of the time and I bumped into a lot of people who had been at our shows They were there for the same reason as I to see comedians I thought it would be great if

The Rhino Room stage

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58

Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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63

Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

67

Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

68

Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

69

PET PORTRAITS

Your cat andor dog is part of your familyHave a beautiful portrait collection taken of them

to treasure forever

beautiful portraits of yourbeloved pet

Rising Star Media

For more information and bookings phone Sue on 0414 984 739or email suerisingstarcomau

wwwrisingstarcomauwwwfacebookcomPet-Portraits-1672244896380468

Ideal present for your loved onePackages start from $200

70

wwwfacebookcommegasceneozLike us on Facebook

Page 58: Megascene issue 7

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

58

Musicians especially pop rock and blues are some the most exploited people on the planet

The pubs are full of pop wannabersquos that never made it and of course they canrsquot as only so many artists good or bad can be marketed a disillusion within a capitalistic economy rather like the lottery or a V8 supercar race we have only one winner from so many whom were so close especially in Australia with such a small population

Failed pop artists unless they can change are the most venerable as they are exploitable only whilst they are young and the music appeals generally to the young A twenty five year old pop performer is considered ancient I knew many when I was younger now most of them are dead or wasting away with little interest in life and wondering what happened Hard work outside of their world is rare

Rock performers always seem to prevail the guitar man always finds another place to play I have long time friends whom have rolled with the punches and still work as hard at it as they did decades ago they seem to be happy and not afraid of a bit of hard work outside of the realms of music They finally become the person they wanted to be an important niche only age can decipher

The prevalence is in the blues It takes many years to master blues skills and mix them with rock and soul influence Many of these people even if only local heroes will prevail beyond all I have seldom seen a young master blues harp player or guitarist the likes of Chris Finnen or Phil Manning Even the most respected and affluent work outside of their musical goals alongside their craft or they would not survive

I agree donrsquot die with the music still in you People with musical goals seldom state the major influence as money Itrsquos just a coloured slip of paper that yields survival the rest is

how happy you are with your achievements Having your craft pay its way is a common goal these days itrsquos an achievement but it still prevails as a lesser ambition Those within the art of promotion would disagree as their art is success beyond the burning ambition of a magical band a drug far greater than any natural or artificial recreation manufactured by humans Only the naturally gifted and tenaciously focused will ever experience such an experience as having the music leave you in harmony with others of the same genre

If not for money and exploitation Elvis Presley would still be alive in some blues bar scraping a living from his craft he died on the floor of his bathroom his body and mind no longer able to cope with fame and fortune inflicted by capitalistic intervention and his fate in the hands of us controlling influence To some degree this can be considered to be us in fact if music was not exploited for money there would still be blues bars Chuck Berry was a master of avoiding the destructive influence of money and exploitation he demanded cash payment prior to performing he trusted no one with his dexterity This weekend he will play somewhere we donrsquot know Itrsquos not important to him that we donrsquot know as long as he finds another place to play and some inspiring people to play with Itrsquos in him and itrsquos got to come out

By Brian Cain

DONrsquoT DIE WITH THE MUSIC STILL IN YOU

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

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MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

60

Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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63

Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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64

Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

65

Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

66

MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

67

Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

68

Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

69

PET PORTRAITS

Your cat andor dog is part of your familyHave a beautiful portrait collection taken of them

to treasure forever

beautiful portraits of yourbeloved pet

Rising Star Media

For more information and bookings phone Sue on 0414 984 739or email suerisingstarcomau

wwwrisingstarcomauwwwfacebookcomPet-Portraits-1672244896380468

Ideal present for your loved onePackages start from $200

70

wwwfacebookcommegasceneozLike us on Facebook

Page 59: Megascene issue 7

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

59

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

60

Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

61

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

62

MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

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MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

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Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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PET PORTRAITS

Your cat andor dog is part of your familyHave a beautiful portrait collection taken of them

to treasure forever

beautiful portraits of yourbeloved pet

Rising Star Media

For more information and bookings phone Sue on 0414 984 739or email suerisingstarcomau

wwwrisingstarcomauwwwfacebookcomPet-Portraits-1672244896380468

Ideal present for your loved onePackages start from $200

70

wwwfacebookcommegasceneozLike us on Facebook

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Daytura The Boom Boom Room28052016Photos by Sue Hedley

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

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Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

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65

Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

66

MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

67

Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

68

Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

69

PET PORTRAITS

Your cat andor dog is part of your familyHave a beautiful portrait collection taken of them

to treasure forever

beautiful portraits of yourbeloved pet

Rising Star Media

For more information and bookings phone Sue on 0414 984 739or email suerisingstarcomau

wwwrisingstarcomauwwwfacebookcomPet-Portraits-1672244896380468

Ideal present for your loved onePackages start from $200

70

wwwfacebookcommegasceneozLike us on Facebook

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MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

63

Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

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64

Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

65

Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

66

MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

67

Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

68

Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

69

PET PORTRAITS

Your cat andor dog is part of your familyHave a beautiful portrait collection taken of them

to treasure forever

beautiful portraits of yourbeloved pet

Rising Star Media

For more information and bookings phone Sue on 0414 984 739or email suerisingstarcomau

wwwrisingstarcomauwwwfacebookcomPet-Portraits-1672244896380468

Ideal present for your loved onePackages start from $200

70

wwwfacebookcommegasceneozLike us on Facebook

Page 62: Megascene issue 7

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

62

MARKETS

Here are some of the markets on in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market When Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location Grote Street AdelaideShop at the Market with free parking after 3pm amp before 6pm every Tuesday amp Thursday during SpringAbout A huge range of fresh food all under one roof - fruit and vegetables meat and poultry seafood gourmet cheeses bakery products sweets nuts and health foods wwwadelaidecentralmarketcomau

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source You will be supporting local industry growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce

Blackwood Craft Market When 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pmexcept January Location Memorial HallCormandel Parade BlackwoodEntrey FreeAbout hand made crafts cakes plants clothing baby wear bags food jewellery cards books food fruit and vegetables

Bowerbird MarketWhen Twice a yearNext 25th - 27th November 2016Entry $5Children freeTime Fri 4pm ndash 9pm Sat + Sun 10am ndash 5pmAbout Adelaide design market Talented designer makers from SA and around Australia httpbowerbirdbazaarcomau Fishermanrsquos Wharf Market When Every Sunday from 9am - 5pmand Monday Public Holidays Location Lighthouse Square Port Adelaidewwwfishermenswharfmarketscomau

Gawler Lions Station Market When Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Location Gawler Railway StationAbout Arts and crafts fresh local produce bric-a-brac tools and more

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation Mainline Drive In 588 Main North Road Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen From June to September over autumnwinter the market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month October to May the market is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month From 10am to 4pmLocation Gilles Street Primary School 91 Gilles Street Adelaide 10am ndash 4pmAbout a focused Fashion amp Accessories market only

Glenelg Markets When Every Saturday amp Sunday 9am - 4pm Location Moseley Square Glenelg

by Carina Bonney

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

63

Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

64

Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

65

Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

66

MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

67

Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

68

Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

69

PET PORTRAITS

Your cat andor dog is part of your familyHave a beautiful portrait collection taken of them

to treasure forever

beautiful portraits of yourbeloved pet

Rising Star Media

For more information and bookings phone Sue on 0414 984 739or email suerisingstarcomau

wwwrisingstarcomauwwwfacebookcomPet-Portraits-1672244896380468

Ideal present for your loved onePackages start from $200

70

wwwfacebookcommegasceneozLike us on Facebook

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63

Stirling Laneways and MarketOrganic and Sustainable MarketWhen 4th Sunday of the monthfrom September to AprilNext Sunday September 25 2016 From 10-4pmLocation in the laneways off the main street (Mt Barker Road) and Centenary Place

Round She Goes Market AdelaideHeld in Adelaide 3 times a yearWhen check dates on website -httproundshegoescomauwhenwhereadelaide-datesNext market Saturday 30th July 2016Then 19th NovemberLocation Woodville Town Hall74 Woodville Road WoodvilleEntry $2 10am-3pmAbout Pre-loved Designer amp vintage clothing and handmade jewellery Also in Melbourne and Sydneyhttproundshegoescomau

Semaphore Community Market When 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd Semaphore

Wild At Hart Fresh Food Market Port AdelaideWhen Open Sundays 9am - 2pmWhere The Harts Mill precinctAbout A famers market with fresh food and producehttpwwwwildathartcomau

Gilles Street Market

Wild At Hart Market

Round She Goes Market

Market Shed on HollandWhen Sunday 9am - 3pm every week Where 1 Holland Street Adelaide(behind the Gilbert St IGA)Phone 0411 201 760Contact marilynthemarketshedcomauAbout One big bustling shed is filled to the brim with local food producers selling their wares The market focuses strongly on organically and locally produced food

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

64

Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

65

Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

66

MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

67

Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

68

Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

69

PET PORTRAITS

Your cat andor dog is part of your familyHave a beautiful portrait collection taken of them

to treasure forever

beautiful portraits of yourbeloved pet

Rising Star Media

For more information and bookings phone Sue on 0414 984 739or email suerisingstarcomau

wwwrisingstarcomauwwwfacebookcomPet-Portraits-1672244896380468

Ideal present for your loved onePackages start from $200

70

wwwfacebookcommegasceneozLike us on Facebook

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MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

64

Wishbone DayPhotos by Sue Hedley

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

65

Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

66

MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

67

Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

68

Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

69

PET PORTRAITS

Your cat andor dog is part of your familyHave a beautiful portrait collection taken of them

to treasure forever

beautiful portraits of yourbeloved pet

Rising Star Media

For more information and bookings phone Sue on 0414 984 739or email suerisingstarcomau

wwwrisingstarcomauwwwfacebookcomPet-Portraits-1672244896380468

Ideal present for your loved onePackages start from $200

70

wwwfacebookcommegasceneozLike us on Facebook

Page 65: Megascene issue 7

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

65

Friday 6 May was Wishbone Day and people walked to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) otherwise known as brittle bones Participants wore yellow as the colour represents a sense of happiness and positivity

A walk commenced from Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square at 630pm and proceeded all the way to the River Torrens Footbridge to raise awareness The Adelaide Town Hall balcony the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval were all it up yellow in support

Wishbone Day is an international awareness day to celebrate the great achievements of people with OI as well as raising awareness about the condition Each year on May 6th is ldquoWishbone dayrdquo an international awareness day

Avril Meyer SA state Representative for the OI society of Australia described the theme of

Wishbone Day as positive and life affirming

ldquoMany people with OI maintain such a positive outlook on life despite suffering from multiple bone fractures in their lifetimerdquo she said

ldquoGreatly improved treatment and increased awareness will help to create a brighter future for the upcoming OI generationrdquo Ms Meyer said

More information about can be found at httpwwwwishbonedaycom and httpwwwoiaustraliaorgau

Adelaide Goes Yellow to Raise Awareness about Brittle Bones

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

66

MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

67

Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

68

Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

69

PET PORTRAITS

Your cat andor dog is part of your familyHave a beautiful portrait collection taken of them

to treasure forever

beautiful portraits of yourbeloved pet

Rising Star Media

For more information and bookings phone Sue on 0414 984 739or email suerisingstarcomau

wwwrisingstarcomauwwwfacebookcomPet-Portraits-1672244896380468

Ideal present for your loved onePackages start from $200

70

wwwfacebookcommegasceneozLike us on Facebook

Page 66: Megascene issue 7

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

66

MARIArsquoS COLUMNby Maria Szczerba

SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCEI did not know what to expect as I walked through the doors of the Anzac Day Centenary at Wayville Showgrounds

Those attending this Anzac Day Centenary were greeted by Officers of the Army Navy and Air Force and ushered to seats where we viewed a short video of Anzac Day

The participants and I went through to the check in point Tickets were checked mini speaker audio playerheadphones were distributed whilst we listened to a lady army officer We had all our systems adjusted and were shown how to download information to our devices as we walked around the exhibit

The first area I walked through was very interesting The Spirit of the Anzacs Centenary Experience was truly alive and worth seeing

I saw an army bike that was ridden through the war years this was really nice to see as both my dad and mum both rode bikes There was an old kettle with tins of apricot and milk and other supplies that people used in war

There were war time period costumes including what ladies wore in both World War I and II Followed by a navy photo of boxes used for transportation and storage of items of those who had travelled or had to flee their own homeland away from the perils of war

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey was the first commander of the Australian Fleet He was the Admiral of the HMAS Australia in which he served He sent in a flag of truce to Samoa and summoned the Governor to surrender to a superior force which they then did Also while in New Guinea doing his duty he had the recollection that the German East Asia Squadron had fled

Then I got to the next display ldquoThe men they called The Anzacsrdquo

As I read this it made me reflect deeply emotionally charged what does Anzac Day mean to people Who were these men that fought so gallantly for all of us to make our country safe and why did so many suffer What did it mean to those who did not return To those who suffered losses injuries and post traumatic stresses to mates who never returned To those who still serve for our country and are still overseas or serving on our land

The displays I viewed were everything that my parents told me what they and others had endured

The originals were the Australians and New Zealanders these war personnel were also volunteers who served to help and give their time to serve in the war There were also those men who stood their ground men who were part of the Gallipoli Vietnam and Villers-Bretonneux campaign They were men serving and well trained for any type of combat they were engaged in

As I got to the next stage there was a display of an army officer with a machine gun and bullets attached and part of a dug out used to fight the enemy One can only wonder even think what this was like with their rucksacks full of supplies to being in a mud filled trench to the sounds and fire of guns through to the isolation away from their loved ones

The perils and the sounds right through this display were so real With the injuries of war come those who are there to help those in war The ladies of war the Red Cross ladies These ladies helping out those who were

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

67

Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

68

Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

69

PET PORTRAITS

Your cat andor dog is part of your familyHave a beautiful portrait collection taken of them

to treasure forever

beautiful portraits of yourbeloved pet

Rising Star Media

For more information and bookings phone Sue on 0414 984 739or email suerisingstarcomau

wwwrisingstarcomauwwwfacebookcomPet-Portraits-1672244896380468

Ideal present for your loved onePackages start from $200

70

wwwfacebookcommegasceneozLike us on Facebook

Page 67: Megascene issue 7

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

67

Maria

traumatised those injured and those who just needed a comforting word just to get through the war

Without these Red Cross ladies and support to the war doctors in triage many war soldiers would have suffered and not looked after with their injuries they got or had to families notified of losses also

As I got to another few displays I saw the scene of a soldier sitting on mud and rubble that once was a house The pain of this soldier sitting with his hands on his face showed heartbreak pain of the war pain that was evident of war and those who served

One cannot forget the Australian Soldier or the forgotten soldier of war The war in which Europe was before the first world war 1914 compared to what Europe became after the first world war

So many people suffered and after the war it was heartbreaking to read the suffering and to see so many had to flee their own homeland at the hands of certain countries

These people who fled their own homeland to save themselves and start a safe life a new life all made their way all around Australia in order for a better safe prosperous life for themselves their children their family and friends

Anzac Day reminds us all of those who served of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country family or friends and to those who continue to serve whether it be Army Navy or Airforce

No one can imagine the post trauma suffered by so many of our wartime soldiers For the ldquoSpirit of The Anzacsrdquo lives on

lsquoLEST WE FORGETrsquo

Find out more about the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience at httpwwwspiritofanzacgovau

Supplies of war

A bike from the war

Soldier in a trench

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

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Your cat andor dog is part of your familyHave a beautiful portrait collection taken of them

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Photos by Maria Szczerba

Rear Admiral Sir George Patey

Red Cross lady

Soldier of war

Ladies in the war

Soldier in rubble

MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

69

PET PORTRAITS

Your cat andor dog is part of your familyHave a beautiful portrait collection taken of them

to treasure forever

beautiful portraits of yourbeloved pet

Rising Star Media

For more information and bookings phone Sue on 0414 984 739or email suerisingstarcomau

wwwrisingstarcomauwwwfacebookcomPet-Portraits-1672244896380468

Ideal present for your loved onePackages start from $200

70

wwwfacebookcommegasceneozLike us on Facebook

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MEGAscene bull Issue 7 - 2016

69

PET PORTRAITS

Your cat andor dog is part of your familyHave a beautiful portrait collection taken of them

to treasure forever

beautiful portraits of yourbeloved pet

Rising Star Media

For more information and bookings phone Sue on 0414 984 739or email suerisingstarcomau

wwwrisingstarcomauwwwfacebookcomPet-Portraits-1672244896380468

Ideal present for your loved onePackages start from $200

70

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