The Osman is back with his weekly post. This week, amongst other things, he’s talking about the bands Mirrabooka and Top Cat, Kurri Kurri’s Kirsty Lee Akers and the Battle Of The Bands at The Coast Hotel.
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 Kiwi Country Music artist, Aly Cook. Aly would be one of New Zealand’s most well known Country Music Stars who regularly frequents our shores. Aly’s current album, Horsehoe Rodeo Hotel has produced some beauties, including Midnight Cowboys, Message In A Cloud and the beautiful song Kimberely, a tribute to Australia’s Kimberelys. We will be chatting with Aly about what she has been up to and what is coming up and we will play several of her tracks. Check her out on Facebook @alycookmusic.
Then, Kurri Kurri’s Kirsty Lee Akers will be on the phone to fill us in on her latest and newly released single, “I Will”. This song is so personal and special to Kirsty Lee, tonight we will find out a little more. Kirsty Lee is very excited about the release of the music video to accompany the song. The release day is this coming Friday, August 19. We will also play “I Will” tonight. Check out more about Kirsty Lee Akers on Facebook @KirstyLeeAkers.
Guests in the studio tonight will be the bands Mirrabooka and Top Cat.
Mirrabooka is a 4 piece band bringing together the talents of two married couples and play sweet original tunes and popular hits. Liz and Rob Kitney along with Rosemary and Glenn Ewing make up this unique band that uses many different instruments to bring to your ears some delightful sounds. Mirrabooka is also heavily involved in the Central Coast Ukelele Club and the upcoming festival in September and have also just released a brand new album River Of Dreams, containing 16 tracks of varying genres. We will be giving away a copy of the album tonight to a lucky listener. Your ears will enjoy the live performance in the studio tonight as well. Check out more on Facebook @mirrabookaband. Their visit is brought to you by Cardiff Golf Driving Range.
Music Solutions Warners Bay proudly supports our next guest’s visit to the studio, Top Cat. This band is another from the Central Coast that contains loving couple, Jacky Hall and Andy Fox. The pair is accompanied by Vanessa Adams and Michael Dalton making up Top Cat. The band can play as a duo, trio or even extend to a 5 piece band. Top Cat also have a brand new album out, There’s A Law Against That. We will play a couple of tracks from the album and give away a few copies to some lucky listeners. Top Cat will also be performing live in the studio. Check out more about Top Cat via their Facebook Page @officialtopcatband.
A little reminder about the Battle Of The Bands at The Coast Hotel at Budgewoi. The “Battle” will run on Friday Nights, commencing 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
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 August, 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.
For a bit of fun, head to the OPEN MIC AT SWANSEA WORKERS CLUB on Thursday Night from 7pm. AARON HOOD will be there to get you sorted. Walk-ups are welcome.
TRATAKA is heading to the Central Coast to the Chittaway Bay Tavern on Saturday Night from 8.30pm
I am heading off to the East Maitland Bowling Club to step back in time a little, well, some may say a lot. If you love your 80s, get along to Easts on Saturday Night, ACCESS ALL 80S is something special, wear your 80’s gear..if it still fits. They also have air guitar competitions I have heard as well as prizes for those that dress up. This is also a FREE gig.
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.
