Music Band’s sensational West Coast vibe for Banshees BRISBANE Telecaster slinger Dana Gehrman and her band bring their ’60s and ’70s West Coast-inspired boogie to Banshees Bar next month. Rob Mellett 24 Apr 2024
Music Clouds spin back to the future with vinyl THERE’S no stopping The Clouds. The band had a Farewell Tour in 1997 after releasing four albums and a number of EPs, but forces keep bringing them back together for regular tours, some even with new material for the fans. Brian Bennion 17 Apr 2024
Ipswich Tribune A touch of Broadway on our doorstep FEATURING 37 songs from 23 musicals in just two hours, The World of Musicals in Concert continues to pick up rave reviews across the world. Rob Mellett 27 Mar 2024
Music The GANG still together after 40 years FORTY years ago today the beginnings of what would become iconic group GANGgajang was starting to assemble in the downstairs garage of Brisbane musician Mark ‘Cal’ Callaghan. Brian Bennion 20 Mar 2024
Music Is this Birdman’s final tour? ALTHOUGH The Saints were celebrated as “the” Australian punk band, it was Radio Birdman who flew that flag first and so defiantly in the nation. Rob Mellett 28 Feb 2024
Music Streams of success for folk duo YOU might know him as the guy who repairs brass instruments at Ipswich Top of Town shop Blow Winds and Guitars, but Kelsey Berrington welcomed in 2024 by playing to huge crowds over three days at the Woodford Folk Festival. Brian Bennion 21 Feb 2024
Music Rare chance to witness Americana duo LOVE at first sight is a powerful force that brings boundless potential. Rob Mellett 14 Feb 2024
Music Blues roots master at Banshees MELBOURNE-born Jeff Lang is a musician who’s hard to categorise. Rob Mellett 31 Jan 2024
Music Williamson cancels shows following injury COUNTRY music star John Williamson has postponed his Ipswich show after injuring his hand while working on his Springbrook property. Brian Bennion 30 Jan 2024
Music The way to success for Halfway WITH seven members bringing in sounds from banjo to mandolin and pedal steel, Brisbane band Halfway are known for the rich textures in their music. Brian Bennion 24 Jan 2024
Music A moment in time for Ian Moss Legendary guitarist Ian Moss talks to Brian Bennion about a memorable show in Ipswich for Cold Chisel and his new album and tour coming to Ipswich. Brian Bennion 16 Jan 2024
Music Emotionally charged album for Sahara IPSWICH is a regular haunt for Sahara Beck, playing memorable shows at Studio 188 and the Ipswich Civic Centre. Brian Bennion 20 Dec 2023
Music Aussie music icon to tour FOLK music singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, TV host and conservationist, John Williamson makes his return to Ipswich Civic Centre in February. Rob Mellett 20 Dec 2023
Music Hanlon’s homecoming GYMPIE-born troubadour Darren Hanlon doesn’t have an issue in going back to his beginnings, revisiting songs from his much-loved old Lismore university band The Simpletons. Brian Bennion 13 Dec 2023
Music Drive in show for young crooner CHARLIE Mitchell is a 17-year-old crooner who has caught the attention of fans and showbiz stars alike – all stunned by the young performer’s charisma and voice. Rob Mellett 06 Dec 2023
Music Diesel returns with theatre tour FOR a musician who lives for the stage like Mark Lizotte (Diesel), Covid lockdowns was brutal. Brian Bennion 29 Nov 2023
Music Banshees gig for ex-QT journo BRISBANE band The Trams play Ipswich for the first time this weekend to herald the release of Sweet El Nino, the first single from their upcoming album. Rob Mellett 29 Nov 2023
Music Phil grins and bares his soul solo AS HE finishes off the year touring with his band Grinspoon, a different side of frontman Phil Jamieson will emerge in the New Year. Brian Bennion 22 Nov 2023
Music Song laments loss of cultural site THE lost beauty and history of lands now being developed at the old Deebing Creek Aboriginal Mission in Ipswich are the subject of a song released this week by local band The Leads. Staff Writers 22 Nov 2023