WORDS BY Jacqui James JOSH PYKE HAS one of the most distinctive voices in Australian music. Through masterfully poetic lyrics, he immediately puts us at ease. His fifth album should strike a chord with fans, especially those in their thirties.
Diesel is Under The Influence
Under The Influence Diesel Written by Jacqui James IT’S NO SECRET I LOVE DIESEL! To me Mark Lizotte aka Diesel is a pure genius because he continuously makes albums that are so different to each other and then there’s the fact he’s the greatest guitarist in Australia! Under The Influence has a staggering sixteen …
Maroon 5 Melt Melbourne
Hands All Over World Tour Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Thursday, May 5, 2011 Written by Jacqui James LAST NIGHT MAROON 5 grooved, rocked, shook and surprised us with their Melbourne show as part of their Hands All Over world tour. Even though Rod Laver was unexpectedly no way full, the band seemed to …
The Script Show Us Heart
The Script – Science and Faith Australian Tour Festival Hall Wednesday, April 3, 2011 Written .by Jacqui James The Script last night did their fourth show of their Australian Tour at Festival Hall in front of 4,500 very loud fans. Tinie Tempah warmed up the crowd with his set. All the “youngens” sang …
U2 Amaze Melbourne
U2 360 Tour Etihad Stadium Friday, December 3, 2010 Written by Jacqui James LAST NIGHT U2 PROVED why they’re kings of rock ‘n roll! When we walked and saw glimpses of their stage (actually the word stage isn’t the right word…their monster of a spaceship) through Etithad’s walkways you immediately think OH MY GOD! Quoting …
REVIEW: Alive – Ed Kowalczyk
Written by Jacqui James ED KOWALCZYK is clearly excited about the next chapter in his life. His debut solo album Alive is a continuation of Ed’s positive and uplifting song writing from his time with old band Live. Ed has always been a very spiritual man. His lyrics can be interrupted in any …
Diesel @ Chelsea
Diesel and Band Chelsea Heights Hotel Saturday, June 12, 2010 Written by Jacqui James IT GIVES ME GREAT pleasure to write my first new gig review on Gigs ‘n Interviews on my all-time favourite Australian singer/songwriter/guitarist Diesel. Like with every small pub gig he does, Diesel had a rack of guitars on the …
Keith Wants To Escape Together
Keith Urban Let’s Escape Together World Tour 2009 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Saturday, December 12, 2009 Written by Jacqui James KEITH URBAN AND HIS BAND absolutely rocked Rod Laver Arena last night for their first and Australian Melbourne show. Towards the end of the night Keith admitted to the loud crowd that …