Another rock hotel faces heartbreak Oct 9, 2009
It has hosted hundreds of artists including Jet, the Living End, the Dandy Warhols, the Hoodoo Gurus, and Sarah Blasko. In 1998, new owners replaced the bands with poker machines. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Diverse group get ARIA nods Aug 27, 2009
1988 2008 (no inductees in 2000) 1988: Dame Joan Sutherland, Johnny O'Keefe, Slim Dusty, Col Joye, Vanda & Young, AC/DC 1989: Dame Nellie Melba, Ross Wilson 1990: Percy Grainger, Sherbet 1991: Billy Thorpe, Glenn Shorrock, Don Burrows, Pete Dawson 1992: Skyhooks 1993: Cold Chisel, Peter Allen 1994: Men At Work 1995: The Seekers 1996: Australian Crawl, Horrie Dargie 1997: The Bee Gees, Paul Kelly, Graeme Bell 1998: The Masters Apprentices, The Angels 1999: Richard Clapton, Jimmy Little 2001:... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Three in running for Kyle's Idol job Aug 7, 2009
Opitz, a respected music producer who has worked with Cold Chisel, the Hoodoo Gurus, Noiseworks, The Divynyls and INXS, has held senior posts at Warner Music and Mushroom Records. Ten does not need to finalise its plans immediately the first three weeks of the Idol season comprise pre-precorded audition shows, in which Sandilands will appear. (Sydney Morning Herald)
'BCN remains the station others try to beat Jul 15, 2009
But we've turned into a full-service rock 'n' roll station - 'til tuesday, old Stones, the Hooters, Charlie Sexton, Hoodoo Gurus. "KISS-108 garnered a 5.O share with its mix of mainstream pop, new wave dance, rap and disco. "The real core of the station is Top 40," says program director Sunny Jo White, adding that airplay is based on local sales and listener surveys. But KISS' programming goes further than most Top 40 stations. White stresses the diverse taste of the Boston metro market and... (Boston Globe)
Fully fledged Birdy May 22, 2009
It is a well-worn, dusty path embarked on by many fine West Australian musicians before them, from the Hoodoo Gurus to the Scientists, Suzannah Espie and John Butler, in search of a bigger music scene with more opportunities. That period of upheaval, compounded for singer Katy Steele with the ending of a long relationship with End of Fashion singer Justin Burford, is the theme of the band's new album, Confetti. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Titans don't need their Prince to end purple reign Apr 6, 2009
THE Hoodoo Gurus don't sing the NRL's theme song any more but that doesn't mean they don't play a part in the game. The Titans busted through two hoodoos against Melbourne: that they struggle away from home and that they can't win without Scott Prince. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rocking up to Texas without a dime Mar 17, 2009
Something of a labour of love for the two, the Aussie BBQ has hosted a stellar line-up of Australian talent in Texas since 2003: Powderfinger, John Butler, Missy Higgins, Ben Lee, the Living End, Paul Kelly, Hoodoo Gurus, You Am I and Children Collide. This year, teen pop star Gabriella Cilmi and radio-friendly Melbourne four-piece the Temper Trap top the bill, which also includes the Grates,Josh Pyke, Youth Group and Red Riders. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Coldplay kicks off bushfire benefit Mar 14, 2009
But others couldn't resist pressing close to the front to take in rock bands including Wolfmother, the Hoodoo Gurus and Coldplay. Despite strong interest initially from ticket buyers, there was not a capacity crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the charity fund-raiser and - in what was an unusual sight for the UK rockers - the SCG was less than half full when Coldplay took the stage at 12. (The Age, Australia)
Bands to bring Sound Relief Mar 6, 2009
The all-day gigs include performances from Coldplay, Kings of Leon and Taylor Swift, as well as a host of Australian acts, including some notables who are re-forming for the occasion - Icehouse, Midnight Oil, Split Enz, Hoodoo Gurus and Hunters & Collectors ... " Promoters want to have a live broadcast of the concerts on the day. The Sydney line-up includes Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Eskimo Joe, Hoodoo Gurus, Icehouse, Jet, Josh Pyke, Little Birdy, the Presets, Wolfmother, Architecture in Helsinki... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The good Oil is that fire benefit makes Enz meet Feb 25, 2009
Iconic rock bands Midnight Oil, Hunters & Collectors and Split Enz will reform especially for the Melbourne event, while Coldplay (acoustic), Eskimo Joe, Hoodoo Gurus and Icehouse will play the Sydney version. Jet and the new-look Wolfmother will play both cities. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Cheeky scenes in spiciest bordello Feb 25, 2009
Held simultaneously, the concerts, under the name Sound Relief, will also feature the chart-topping Americans Kings of Leon, the recent ARIA winners the Presets, Gabriella Cilmi and Kasey Chambers, the new version of Wolfmother, the veterans Split Enz, Icehouse, the Hoodoo Gurus and a reformed Hunters and Collectors, among a host of others. Since the Grammy-guzzling Coldplay and the Kings of Leon have concerts that evening in Sydney and Melbourne respectively, they will play short acoustic sets... (The Age, Australia)
Oils reform: Minister Garrett to rock for fire victims Feb 24, 2009
Midnight Oil, Hunters & Collector and Split Enz will reform especially for the Melbourne event, while Coldplay (acoustic), Eskimo Joe, Hoodoo Gurus and Icehouse will play the Sydney version of the show held simultaneously at the SCG on the same day. Jet and the new look Wolfmother will play both cities. (The Age, Australia)
Concerts held to help Australia's bushfires victims Feb 24, 2009
The Sydney concert will feature an acoustic set by international band Coldplay as well as Josh Pyke, Eskimo Joe, The Hoodoo Gurus, Jet, Wolfmother and Icehouse. Victoria's bushfires, which started on Feb. 7, is the deadliest natural disaster in Australian history. (Xinhuanet, China)
What do you think about Benaud's announcement? Feb 19, 2009
Cross back to Richie - That was Like Wow Wipe Out by the Hoodoo Gurus from the album Mars Needs Guitars. Wish I still had it on tape. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bushfire charity CD produced in record time Feb 18, 2009
is a double CD featuring tracks from artists such as Midnight Oil, Hoodoo Gurus, John Farnham, Delta Goodrem, Jessica Mauboy, John Butler Trio and Wes Carr, together with international artists such as Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel. Chairman & CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, Denis Handlin, said all of the artists and songwriters featured on the CD donated their tracks royalty free. (NEWS.com.au)
