WORDS BY JACQUI JAMES THE WORDS BOOM CRASH OPERA brings fond memories from peoples’ youth, including my own. The band and their songs were just fun! (Oh, oh onion skin…) Over thirty years ago Australia was lucky enough to have the birth of this group of talented musicians and songwriters who dominated the charts with …
The Very Grateful and Humble Troy Dean
Written by Jacqui James LAST MONTH AS YOU (if you’re a regular reader of Gigs ‘n Interviews) we went to Boom Crash Opera’s 25 years gig at Melbourne’s casino. Their support act was a guy with his acoustic guitar who’s Troy Dean. My ears immediately pricked up when Troy began to play! His friendship …
Boom Crash Opera with Special Gate-crashers
These Here Are 25 Years Tour Boom Crash Opera (with special guest Troy Dean) The Palms, Melbourne Saturday, July 9, 2011 Written by Jacqui James BOOM CRASH OPERA on Saturday night proved some bands can regroup after many years and still sound bloody fantastic live. With a very talented singer/songwriter Troy Dean being …
Dancing In The Storm
Dancing In The Storm Boom Crash Opera What a great acoustic album this is! As a kid I loved Boom Crash Opera; I asked Mum to put their albums onto cassettes so I could listen to them on my little pink radio/tape player. Actually they were one of my favourite bands in the 80’s! So …
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