JOHNNO IS BACK - ON THE INTERNET
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HE WAS the king of the national radio country airwaves for more years than he cares to remember.
Now, just a few years after stepping down as host of ABC Radio’s Saturday Night Country, John Nutting is back with a new show, Australian Country, in a slightly new format.
As the name suggests – he’s still actively promoting great Aussie artists – while using one of the internet’s most popular and sophisticated audio platforms, allowing the world to listen in.
John Nutting’s Australian Country will continue the successful formula that saw his previous program broadcast across 75 AM and FM stations Australia-wide for almost two decades.
“Using live365 allows the listener freedom to listen at home, or on the move using a wide range of apps on offer to suit their needs in high-quality audio,” John said.
“You will hear fresh new material, constantly updated, as well as some of the best of the past 40 years.”
John will play songs from the established artists – and introduce the newest kids on the country block.
With strong artist and music company support behind the 24/7 broadcast, Australian Country provides an exciting blend somewhere between the new and the classic.
You will hear music that reflects Australia today, in its stories of the land, everyday life and, of course, love found and love lost. There are drinkin’ songs, leavin’ songs and cheatin’ songs. There are songs about people, place and time, and of course, this land, Australia.
To tune in follow this link: www.live365.com/stations/auscountry or visit the website, www.auscountry.com.au
He’s also on Facebook. If you’d like to get in touch with John, you can email him at auscountry1@gmail.com
SINGING COWBOY AND THE TRUE BLUE AUSSIE BLOKE
HERE’S a riddle for you: When is a duet not a duet? The answer is simple – it’s when Wayne Horsburgh and Jim Haynes sing two different songs at the same time.
The latest single from Jim Haynes’ album, Galah Occasion, is a unique arrangement of two great songs.
While Wayne Horsburgh sings the classic Cole Porter cowboy song Don’t Fence Me In, Jim keeps busy singing iconic Aussie favourite, Home Among the Gum Trees, a Golden Guitar winning hit for Bullamakanka several years back.
Best known for his variety shows at the annual Tamworth Country Music Festival and songs like Since Cheryl Went Feral and Don’t Call Wagga Wagga Wagga, Jim had had the idea for this quirky arrangement of the two great songs for several years.
“I arranged this duet years ago, but could never find a western singer to do it,” Jim said.
“I have American friends who are well-known western singers in the USA, but they are virtually unknown here and we wanted someone who was known to Aussie country music fans.”
Then along came Wayne …
“When I heard Wayne Horsburgh was coming back to Australia for good – I realised straight away that he was the perfect bloke to sing it with me,” Jim said.
Wayne Horsburgh made his mark as a western singer in the USA, sharing the stage with acts like Emmylou Harris, The Oak Ridge Boys, Freddy Fender and Ricky Van Shelton.
Wayne was a regular at county fairs, festivals and theatres throughout the US and his regular trips to perform back home saw him win five Australian Entertainment MO awards.
Jim said they enjoy singing the duet when they are on the same show,
trying to outdo each other vocally and visually – with their amazingly colourful stage clothes.
“The duet is great fun,” Wayne said.
“Both songs are so well known. Everyone loves a good song they can sing along with – only this time you’ve got your choice of two!”
OUR HONKY TONKIN' MAMA SINGS LIKE A NEW-AGE PATSY
TAMWORTH’S queen of honky tonk, Wanita, spent last week in a Sydney recording studio in Sydney putting down tracks for her new album that I guarantee will turn heads.
I’ve heard these songs in their raw, natural state sung by just Wanita and her guitar and I was gobsmacked at the depth and quality of each song.
Wanita sings with the honesty and purity of a new-age Patsy Cline and her skilfully crafted songs could break your heart in a Texas minute.
Wanita has been advised to shop a few of the songs to the American market, but she plans to release them herself before letting them go further afield.
She’s working with musicians and producers the calibre of Ted Howard, Michel Rose, Michael Vidale, Stuie French and has the gorgeous Camille Te Nahu adding her exquisite harmony vocals.
I can’t wait to hear the finished product – and I’m pretty sure anyone else with excellent taste
in music should be lining up to do the same. Watch this space for release dates.
RODEO AND WINE AT HOPE ESTATE
THE 19th annual Reg Lindsay Wine Country Rodeo and Music Reunion is going up a notch for the 2013 event – and heading to Hope Estate.
The venue that’s seen some of the biggest names in music will host the rodeo and musical event on Saturday, March 9, 2013.
Organiser Ros Lindsay is pretty rapt at the venue change from the old Cessnock showgrounds.
“We are all very excited at the prospect of this spectacular event being staged in the picturesque grounds of the Hope Estate vineyard,” Ros said.
“This prestigious venue is sure to attract rodeo fans and competitors from all over Australia.”
The rodeo action will commence at 4pm with the Howard and Queenie Winfield memorial open bull ride, dedicated to Ros’s late parents; then there’s the open saddle bronc, open bareback and ladies’ barrel racing along with the juniors’ little bitty barrel race.
The day will also feature novice bull and bronc riding with all bucking stock supplied by Terry Marshall, Ros Lindsay and Nakadoo Rodeo Company.
On the musical front, Ros has so far confirmed Bob Morton and the Summerland Kings and is in negotiations with several other topline artists.
Stay tuned as more news of this event comes to hand – and keep an eye on the website, www.reglindsay.com.au for further updates.