“It’s not anchored to any particular place or time,” is Todd Hunter’s explanation for why Dragon’s song ‘April Sun in Cuba’ is still popular 40 years after being released.  I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Dragon’s bass player, Todd Hunter about celebrating ‘April Sun in Cuba’ and the Australian songs that TV show Countdown helped make successful. ‘April …

As one of Australia’s foremost singer/songwriters, Mark Seymour has had a long career in the music industry, performing both as lead singer for Hunters and Collectors and more recently as a solo artist and with his current band, The Undertow. Over three decades, he has amassed a very impressive catalogue of material, writing some of this country’s most loved and …

When you think of the classic bands of the 60s, particularly those who were part of the so-called ‘British Invasion’ back then, there are names that immediately spring to mind, like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Yardbirds and The Animals whose distinct sound was influenced by rhythm and blues and the band will be bringing that sound …

We chat to Nikki Nicholls about ‘You’ve Got A Friend – The Songs and Story of Carole King’ There are few, if any, artists in the history of music that can compare to the great Carole King. She is, without a doubt, one of the most prolific songwriters of our time and, as the name suggests, she is considered music …

You would have to be living under a rock not to know at least something of the work of Jon English. Jon was a prolific performer whose contribution to Australia’s entertainment industry covered just about every genre imaginable. He worked in theatre, television, musicals, wrote, recorded and performed an extensive catalogue of music, much of which has become an unforgettable …

Choirboys have certainly earned their reputation as one of Australia’s great pub rock bands with songs that have become rock anthems and they have a pretty impressive back catalogue of their own but they also have the utmost admiration for another great Australian rock band, arguably the most successful rock band this country has ever produced. Of course, I’m referring …

Scott Carne chats to Rock Club 40 about the Culture Club Encore Tour They were one of the most significant bands on the 80s music scene, known for their very catchy pop tunes as much as their distinctive style and image and with a loyal fan base that appears to be as devoted today as it was 30 odd years …

Brian Cadd chats to Rock Club 40 about his new album ‘Bulletproof’   It’s been a little over a decade since Brian Cadd’s last studio album and, to mark his 50th anniversary in the industry (and 70th birthday), the legendary singer/songwriter has released the aptly named ‘Bulletproof’, an album that is good old rock and roll, just the way Brian …

ALEX FORMOSA BAUDO chats to Rock Club 40 about Communication – The Marc Hunter Songbook   On 17th July 1998, the Australian music scene lost one of its most popular, gifted and enigmatic performers when Marc Hunter lost his battle with cancer, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of music that lives on in the hearts and minds of millions. Most …

  The Sacred Heart Mission in St. Kilda, Melbourne, has been lending a helping hand and providing support to the area’s homeless and those living in poverty since 1982. The Mission provides an invaluable service to those in need.  Now in its ninth year, The Heart of St. Kilda Concert is an annual event that aims to raise much needed …