What’s The Osman up to this week? We’re glad you asked. Here’s his weekly Newcastle Live post…
This Wednesday Night on Ossie And Friends, we will be having a chat on the phone with Sarah McLeod, courtesy of Golden Robot Records, Social Family Records and Music Solutions Warners Bay. Sarah is regarded as one of Australia’s most talented and versatile artists. Sarah McLeod’s successful career began in the late 90’s as the lead singer/guitarist and primary songwriter for three times ARIA Award-winning rock band The Superjesus. Since then, Sarah has enjoyed a soaring solo career and has collaborated with other artists around the World.
As well as reforming The Superjesus, who enjoyed a series of sold out “She Who Rocks” Tour dates in 2015, Sarah was nominated for “Frontman/Woman of the Year” in the Triple M Rockies Awards amidst heavyweights Dave Grohl and Jimmy Barnes, proving that she is a musical force to be reckoned with.
This July and August sees Sarah once again hitting the road, this time for a series of up close and personal solo shows for her “Alone & Unplugged Tour, which features acoustic versions of songs from Sarah’s repertoire that have defined her journey so far. These songs are also available on her Alone & Unplugged album which has just been released, however, at this stage, fans can only get a copy at the upcoming solo shows.
Local fans have that opportunity, Sarah McLeod brings her Alone & Unplugged Tour to the beautiful Lizotte’s in Newcastle this Thursday Night. A fantastic venue with fine food for an up close and personal performance from the wonderful Sarah McLeod.
Guests in the studio tonight will be Lake Macquarie “Young Guns” Smacked Youth. This young band was formed in January 2015 and has undergone a few changes, however, now have settled as a 3 piece alternative rock band, hailing from the Lake Macquarie/Newcastle area. Sam D’Agostino is on lead vocals and guitar, Adrian Smith on drums and Noah Tynan on bass and backing vocals. The boys have a couple of tracks available on Triple J Unearthed, Hole and their newly released single, Drown. We will play those tracks for you tonight and chat with the lads about their music and hopefully twist their arms to play a couple of acoustic tracks for us.
Budgewoi muso, Jye Sharp also joins us live in the studio, brought to you by VIBES at The Coast Hotel Budgewoi. Jye is a common figure around the busking scene at the northern end of the Central Coast and into the Lake Macquarie area. Since a very young age Jye has had a passion for music, he is only 19 years of age, however, plays and sings with a maturity beyond his year. Jye recently supported Jackson at The Stag and is a first choice for many artists as their support. To see Jye perform is something to behold. This young fellow works the guitar, using every part of it, with strong vocals and a powerful physical appearance, really creates a great stage presence.
Jye is very excited about his new debut EP, The Weeping Tree. Jye will be playing some of the songs from the EP as well as a couple of others.
Jye is also performing at VIBES at The Coast Hotel on Thursday Night. You will be able to witness his outstanding performance and maybe pick up a copy of his EP.
I am also looking forward to a phone chat with Hunter Adams, singer/songwriter from Sydney, Hunter has released an new single Fool Of Me from her EP Chrysalis. This young lady has a beautiful voice and has written some lovely songs. We will have a chat about Hunter’s music and where to from her for her, talk about her EP and we will hear her single, Fool Of Me.
Last week I chatted with Steve Balbi (Noiseworks/Electric Hippies/Mi-Sex) and like Steve, I am super excited for the big gig at The Doylo this Saturday Night, Mi-Sex and The Angels, this will be huge. Two great bands from back in the day, still going strong. See you there!!!!
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:
Something very special is happening this weekend. It’s that time of the month when the Monthly Music Jam rocks the house at Music Solutions at Warners Bay. Dai Pritchard (Billy Thorpe/Rose Tattoo) is joined by Ben Travis and many others for a fun-filled arvo of musicians coming together and just jam. All musos and instruments are invited, it’s at Music Solutions, 5/305 Hillsborough Road Warners Bay. Just bring your instrument and a gold coin for a donation to a charity. If you just wish to come and have a look and listen, just a gold coin donation for entry, which goes to charity. Great work Dai, Ben and the team at Music Solutions Warners Bay. This gets underway at 2pm.
VIBES at The Coast Hotel Budgewoi Thursday Night 6.30pm, 3 bands, FREE and patrons can go into the draw to win a Fender Strat Guitar.
The Vdubs are at The Jewels Tavern this Friday night from 8.30pm.
Greg Bryce (DV8/Hot Yogis) is on at The Northern Star in Hamilton this Friday Night from 8.30pm
The Angels and Mi-Sex at The Doylo, 8pm on Saturday Night.
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.
