Crikey! Australian Rock 101
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
To hit it big, Australian rock musicians have to work even harder than their American and European counterparts. Geographic isolation and expensive travel costs are just a couple of the hurdles Aussie musicians face. (And try finding a vegamite sandwich in New York.) Today, Rolling Stone magazine's David Fricke explains.
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Please don't forget Dirty Three, Mick Turner, Jim White, Warren Ellis, and of course Nick Cave.
GIVE US MORE "EASY BEATS"! I did not know that they were from Australia before this show. Thanks
Kick-ass! Boy does AC/DC take me back mate.
Some of my favorite bands are Australian artists; I lived in Melbourne last year and was exposed to Missy Higgins, Wolfmother, and Eskimoe Joe. But, by far, the best I have have heard, and seen live is the band Cat Empire. John Butler Trio is pretty amazing as well.
Two of best live performances I've seen this year have been Aussie acts: The John
Butler Trio and The Cat Empire.
Both bands boast amazing musicianship, tremendous energy onstage, have racked up multi-platinum sales back home and aren't nearly as well known over here as they should be.
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