Here’s The Osman’s weekly post. This week he’s talking about Access All 80s, Missy and He’s off to the Coast Hotel Budgewoi to guest judge at their battle of the bands competition this Friday night.
Well, I am a huge supporter of original bands and their original music, however, if you have any recollection of the 80’s, or have seen the movie Rock Of Ages, you really need to see the highly entertaining band, ALL ACCESS AREAS 80s: THE 80s Rock Tribute. My goodness, from the first note the lively motivated crowd, most dressed in 80s clothing, vibrantly coloured and lycra clad (including the band) absolutely rocks. I would not class them as a “cover band” or a straight “tribute band” as they are a full on tribute to an era that appears to be deep inside many people. The band is a high energy entertainment machine. They do not “copy” any particular band, however, laced with long hair, headbands and lycra, certainly create the illusion of being trapped in the mighty 80’s Rock Scene.
The lead vocals from Jett Black are quite outstanding with a high end range that at times, nearly cracked the club’s windows. This old fella watching and listening was in amazement at the vocals, particularly in the KISS Classic, I Was Made For Loving You. Throw in Bon Jovi, Billy Idol, Whitesnake, Guns N Roses, Van Halen and many more and I tell you now, lost in the 80’s I was.
Jesse Jaxx (Guitar), Bobby Phoenix (Bass) and Mick Fury (Drums) complete the band and also supply sensational vocal support. The performance is also speckled with stabs of humour and crowd participation is a must.
If you are on the Central Coast, catch this entertaining time warp at The Entrance Leagues Club this Friday Night, 26th August. They are in Tamworth at The Albert Hotel on the 3rd of September and return to the Newcastle area on Saturday 17th of September at Berro Bowlo. Check out more on their Facebook Page @allaccess80s.
OK, pardon me Molly, but, DO YOURSELVES A FAVOUR!
This week’s program, Ossie And Friends (Lake Macquarie FM 97.3 Wednesday 6pm till 9pm) is proudly sponsored by VIBES Australia which is held at The Coast Hotel at Budgewoi each Thursday Night.
We will kick off the program tonight with a chat on the phone with Country Music star, Missy Lancaster. Missy ‘s chat is sponsored by Springfest II which is a fantastic music event at Hinton, coming up on the 15th of October.
Missy is a Country Music singer from Picton in NSW who has been touted as Australia’s Taylor Swift and has an EP out titled MISSY with her current single being That’s What I’m Talking About. We will play some tracks from the EP including the current single and chat with Missy about her life and her career.
Missy is currently touring, promoting the EP and single. Missy will be at the Gympie Muster, then a little stint throughout Queensland, hitting the Hunter region with gigs at The Royal Hotel Muswellbrook (16th September), Royal Federal Hotel at Branxton (17th September) and for Lake Macquarie fans, Swansea Hotel on Sunday the 18th September at 2pm.
You can check out more about Missy on her Facebook Page @MissyLancasterMusic where you can also find links to iTunes to purchase her EP.
Our first guest in the studio tonight is Shawn Lidster. Shaun’s visit is sponsored by Music Solutions Warners Bay, your music store run by musicians.
When you hear Shawn speak, you will be wondering where he is from. Well, he is from Kincumber on the Central Coast. My apologies, I am trying to be funny. Shawn is a singer/songwriter originally from Newfoundland Canada who now calls Australia home and has a new album coming out which was recorded and produced by award-winning singer/songwriter Shane Nicholson.
Shawn’s Folk-based roots music blends his own heritage with Australian charm into a mixed bag of Celtic/Alt Country/Blues to delight the ears of listeners.
The Devil & The Angel Album Launch will be held in his new home town of Kincumber on the 17th of September, listeners tonight will have a sneak preview and Shawn will also play live in the studio for us.
To find out more about Shawn, chek out his Facebook Page @ShawnLidsterSongs.
Our second gusts in the studio tonight, Aaron James and Chris Buchanan are brought to you by Cardiff Golf Driving Range, Cardiff.
Aaron James is an alternative/pop rock artist from the Central Coast. His music influences include All American Rejects, Kisschasy, Simple Plan and Maroon 5. Aaron’s debut single, Endless Summer is out now and he also has a Youtube clip, which is very cool. Aaron has been involved in many music projects over the years, including stints with punk rock band Short Notice and rock band Paper Wolves. Aaron is currently the bass player with Sydney Indi Pop Band, Motion Liners.
Aaron is an energetic, fun seeking solo artist in his own right, also teaming up with other artists to perform as a duo. Tonight, Aaron is joined in the studio by Chris Buchanan who is a well known Central Coast solo artists who regularly teams up to perform in duos. Tonight Aaron and Chris will tell their stories and play some “live” acoustics for us in the studio as well.
Check out Aaron’s music page on Facebook @helloaaronjames.
A little reminder about the Battle Of The Bands at The Coast Hotel at Budgewoi. The “Battle” will run on Friday Nights, commencing this Friday Night, August 26, with the Grand Final on Friday September 23. There is over $5,000 worth of cash and prizes to be won, with some fun giveaways on the nights. Check out more on the VIBES Australia Facebook Page @vibesaustralia and to register your band, email vibesaustralia@gmail.com as there are still some spots available.
With Aussie Ossie Radio, we have regular weekly programs, including Locals Only on a Monday Night which presents 3 hours of music from bands and artists from the Central Coast/Lake Macquarie/Newcastle areas. Locals’ music is also played throughout the week in various playlists on the station. Some other programs are Pedal To The Metal (Metal Show) 10pm on Thursdays, This Is Australia (60s, 70s, 80’s) 11am on Saturdays, High Noon Country on Sundays at 12noon and Blues and Roots on Sunday Night from 8.30pm
Musos are most welcome to send their music in to have it played on Aussie Ossie Radio and if you are local and would like to come to the Lake Macquarie FM 97.3 studios on a Wednesday Night to be part of that program, simply make contact via the Facebook Pages and we can book you in, We are currently booked out until late September, so get in as soon as possible to secure your spot.
For the punter out there, if you are looking for a gig to see this weekend, of course check out the Gig Guide on Newcastle Live. A few bands or artists I can recommend for this week:
VIBES at The Coast Hotel Budgewoi Thursday Night 6.30pm, 3 bands, FREE and patrons can go into the draw to win a Fender Guitar. This is the final night of the guitar giveaways.
Thursday Therapy at The Lakes Hotel at The Entrance sees TOP CAT do their thing, well worth seeing. 8PM and FREE.
ACCESS ALL AREAS 80s: Rock Tribute Show at The Entrance Leagues Club on Friday Night.
Battle of The Bands at The Coast Hotel Budgewoi this Firday Night, FREE.
Rock Cave Music presents Local Artists Sunday Session at the Belmont Hotel from 2.30pm this Sunday. Masterclass, Sam Haig, Jye Sharp, TASH, wow, get along even just to see the talented 19 year old, Jye Sharp.
This Friday Night, see the VIPER CREEK BAND at the Cambridge Hotel.
Check the Newcastle Live Gig Guide and get out and see some live music over the weekend.
Come on over and say Hi on Facebook, @ossieandfriends. Until next week, cheers, Ossie
ABOUT THE OSMAN
I have been involved with Community Radio for over 20 years and the same with my Youth Work. I currently present a weekly program, Ossie And Friends on Community Radio Station, Lake Macquarie FM 97.3, Wednesdays from 6pm. Another of my projects is my internet radio station, Aussie Ossie Radio. On that station, I play Aussie Music 24/7. Both have Facebook Pages, @ossieandfriends and @aussieossieradio.
