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THE WOLFE BROTHERS are looking forward to what is shaping up to be a busy few months ahead.

With the release of their latest single – What You Make It – the fifth released from their #1 charting fifth studio album Kids On Cassette, the duo have also confirmed a swag of tour dates from April onwards, including numerous festival appearances and headline shows.… Members read the rest!

ANDREW FARRISS APPOINTED A MEMBER
OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (AM)
SONGWRITER Andrew Farriss is wrapping up a massive week at Tamworth Country Music Festival, celebrating the release of his second solo country single – Good Momma Bad – with the announcement he is part of the revered Australia Day Honours List.
Appointed a Member Of The Order of Australia (AM) for his significant service to the performing arts as a musician, composer and producer.… Members read the rest!

MEMORIES OF KITCHEN TABLE
CAPTURED IN SONG BY COUNTRY
MUSIC `LIVING LEGEND'

By On With the Show's SHIRLEY BROUN

AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY music great Rex Dallas has released the second single off his acclaimed `Show Boat Kalang’ album.
The single `Kitchen Table’ was inspired by Aileen Manicaros, granddaughter of the late song writing sensation Stan Costa.
“Aileen wrote the words a couple of years ago and gave me the idea,” said Rex.… Members read the rest!

LETTER FROM JADE HURLEY
Busy time for performers around the globe
But still they find time to keep in touch

A Letter to ON WITH THE SHOW readers from Australia's rock'n'roll legend JADE HURLEY

GEE, the past three years or so have been a real `BUMMER'... two new knees and other complications (one of the lucky one's to still be here) that have seen me almost being a permanent resident at St Vincent's Hospital then Woronora Cemetery in Sydney ...… Members read the rest!

Latest awards are `icing on the cake' for major talent
Flashback to Variety Today 1995

TAKING the hat trick at this year's Australian Country Music Awards in Tamowrth is the icing on the cake for singer-songwriter Graeme Connors.

Based in Mackay, Queensland, Graeme since 1988 has been growing in stature and has been one of the most successful chart artists of the past few years, scoring five straight No.1 hits on the Country Track chart.

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Tamworth Salutes songwriter
who dares to be different
Variety Today 1992
By Shirley Broun

KEITH URBAN is leading the charge of a new breed of performer who commands the attention of music lovers across the board.

Sure - to date his major recognition has come from the Country Music arena, but anyone who has seen this talented 24-year-old peforming `live' will know his songwriting and musical abilities extend far beyond the `country' tag.

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