Glenn Cunningham & Rick Price played a mid September show at Sydney’s Blue Beat in Double Bay. Both appearing solo, and also together, John Snelson from Get Shot Magazine writes how Glenn’s set was “Pure Magic“. John goes on to say of Rick Price, “You won’t find a performer more responsive to his audience…….“ You can read about both these special presentations on the Get Shot Magazine web site. Click here to read John’s review of Glenn Cunningham’s performance and also click here to read on about the Rick Price set.

In his native UK, Rich Batsford is known as a leading contemporary solo pianist/composer, an unlikely result for a booking agent in stand up comedy who until recently was a singer in a Beach Boys tribute band. Now, he is establishing himself as an exciting singer- songwriter with performances of his hypnotic and beguiling compositions and visionary song-craft spanning the globe.  He also pursues a spiritual practice as a Buddhist, which increasingly informs his music making. Rich’s meditative piano music is an enchanting blend of minimalism and melody recalling Philip Glass and Erik Satie.  There is just enough repetition of each delightful motif to draw the listener in, the organic yet purposeful structures lead to moments of calm reflection, bittersweet joy and uplifting climaxes. Now with his 2nd album release and debut album of …read more

Rick Price – The Waters Edge Tour – September 2012   ‘The Water’s Edge’ shows in March 2012 impacted so impressively the demand from hundreds of fans posting on facebook see Rick return to Australia in September. These shows coincide with Rick being honoured to be asked to support ‘America’ as special guest on their Australian 2012 tour. When Glen Cunningham performed ‘Heaven Knows’ on ‘The Voice’ recently people tweeted Rick saying how much they loved his music and how much they enjoyed his concerts. Since that stunning performance Rick and Glen have connected and have arranged one special show at Blue Beat in Sydney.  Glen will perform with Rick on Thursday 13th of September. Also joining Rick on stage will be some special guests to perform songs from ‘The Water’s Edge’,classic hits and …read more

Nikki Webster breaks Europe with her new single ‘Long Hot Summer’   Nikki Webster is fondly remembered by Australians for her starring role in the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Nikki’s extremely successful music-recording career includes ARIA nominated gold and platinum awards. She has been the face of Jäger, a range of makeup for young teens, the face of Movieworld Theme Park and was named Number 10 on Who Weekly’s “Power List”. As well as this, Nikki has earned a ‘Mo’ and ‘Variety Heart’ Award, played the dream role of Dorothy in the multi-million dollar Australian production of ‘Wizard of Oz’ and has her own clothing range at Kmart. Proudly, her own Dance @ Nikki Webster studios are shaping our young entertainers for the future…..and she is only 25!   Nikki …read more

2 days to go to the Fiji International Jazz  & Blues Festival, Port Denarau Fiji. Musicians from around the world will again travel to Fiji for 4 days of great music with a line-up that includes stars of the jazz and blues worlds from Australia, New Zealand, England, the United States, New Caledonia as well as Fiji’s own incredibly talented local bands. Festival Director Billy Te Kahika adds, ‘I dont want this to sound like a sales pitch but I intend this next festival to be bigger, brighter and better than our first event as a way of really leaving no doubt that our brand of Jazz and Blues festival is the premier music event of the pacific’. Artists confirmed already for 2012 include a repeat visit by the iconic Australian guitar hero Kevin …read more