Paul Kelly @ the Palais Theatre, St Kilda

What is soon apparent is not just the quality of the songwriting, but the strength of his voice; often employed simply as a spoken word tool, it’s in a live arena – especially one of this scale – that his power to soar is revealed. Complemented by a tight band and his impeccable harmonica skills the music switches from gentle picking through blues and gospel to iconic singles such as Before Too Long and To Her Door. His humility even allows Kelly to get away with the likes of You’re 39, You’re Beautiful and You’re Mine, a song that could as easily have been written – and massacred – by Chris De Burgh

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G’day, G’day: the genesis

If you wanna be dinky-di, why don’t you give it a try
Look ‘em right in the eye and say ‘G’day’.

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Aussie hip hop revisited

Thoroughness, efficiency and politeness are not traits commonly associated with hip hop artists. So, to the Hilltop Hoods, Bruce doffs his cap

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