February 18, 2014
In this Issue:
Lion taming
two-lions-Two Lions are Chris and Kara Mallory. Recently married, Chris and Kara fell in love to their own soundtrack of acoustic guitar, banjo-mandolin, ukelele and vocal harmony.
Smooth Collaborators
The Julius Hofstetter Quartet is the next exciting gig for the Lismore Jazz Club this Sunday.
Endless Love
Endless Love is a chick-flick aimed fair and square at a teenage audience. Once you’re over that hurdle, its rewards are better than minimal.
Embracing the Kora tradition
Hailing from Gambia, brilliant young kora player Bajaly Suso sings ancient songs relaying the history of Mandika, Western Africa
International comedian for BellyLaugh
John Lory’s professional career began in the early 90s, perfecting his trade in the pubs and clubs across the south of England
Ginger Pig
Ginger Pig has recently opened on the corner of Marvell and Jonson streets in Byron Bay. We asked restaurant manager/owner Daniel Britz and chef James Emanuel to tell us a little about their new venture.
Allman’s first Australian gig for Bluesfest
After more than 45 years with the Allman Brothers, American rock and blues singer songwriter Gregg Allman has formed a brand-new outfit that he will be bringing to this year’s Bluesfest
Should women be able to buy sex?
One of the highlights of this year's Byron Bay Film Festival is sure to be the world premiere screening of Sally McKenzie’s documentary, A Woman’s Deeper Journey Into Sex.
Local Land Services ‘another govt rort’
New rural services are ‘unconstitutional’ and of ‘no value to rural landowners', say opponents of the recently established Local Land Services authority.
Gas warning from Wyoming: US farmer visits
Twenty-four gas wells now pepper John Fenton’s family farm and all of them are visible from his front porch. He speaks about his experiences in Bangalow next week.
Farewell Norma Keir, Brunswick Pictures lady
Norma Keir, who died last year, operated the Brunswick Heads cinema for many years was loved and remembered by many locals as 'the picture lady'.