Category Archives: Australia

Christine Amphlett

Posted on April 23, 2013 by ronkanefiles

Goodbye to Christine Amphlett, the singer of The Divinyls.

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Nick Cave – From Her To Eternity (5.1)

Posted on January 12, 2012 by ronkanefiles

1-12-12          Nick Cave – From Her To Eternity (5.1) Esoteric music guru Morton Feldman born 1926, Singer Ruth Brown born 1928; I own music by both. Disc o’ the day:  Nick Cave / Bad Seeds – From Her To Eternity … Continue reading →

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The Necks

Posted on October 20, 2011 by ronkanefiles

10-20-11 The Necks Australian band The Necks came and played L.A. recently, but – due to circumstances beyond my control – I had to miss the show.  However, my friend Joe Castle went and bought me $100 worth of Necks … Continue reading →

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I knew The Birthday Party!

Posted on April 28, 2011 by ronkanefiles

4-28-11 I Knew The Birthday Party! I think I first heard The Birthday Party when they were still called The Boys Next Door.  If memory serves, I heard the “Hee Haw” 12” EP being played in a small record store … Continue reading →

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Vanda & Young

Posted on March 31, 2011 by ronkanefiles

3-31-11 Vanda & Young Much to my surprise, I recently found a book about the Australian musical legends Harry Vanda and George Young – the men behind The Easybeats, Flash & The Pan, the original producers of AC/DC etc.  The … Continue reading →

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