Live – Kevin Borich

Live – Kevin Borich

Jun 15

KEVIN BORICH photo by C A Poulter, from 2011 TOUR DATES Get Kevin Borich music at this link Kevin Borich Music!  

Split Enz at Nambassa

Split Enz at Nambassa

May 04

Split Enz were a New Zealand band of the 1970s and early 1980s featuring Phil Judd and brothers Tim Finn and Neil Finn. They achieved chart success in New Zealand, Australia and Canada during the early 1980s, most notably with the single “I Got You”, and built a cult following elsewhere. Their musical style was eclectic and original, incorporating influences from art rock, vaudeville, swing, punk, rock, new wave and pop. Photo courtesy of Peter Terry –...

Split Enz at Nambassa January 1979

Split Enz at Nambassa January 1979

May 03

Split Enz at the Nambassa festival New Zealand, January 1979 1978 was the band’s toughest year. They lost their Chrysalis contract and spent most of the year without a record deal, a booking agent or a manager. Debts mounted and, unable to get gigs, they were forced to go on the dole. But they continued writing new material at a frantic pace and rehearsing constantly. It was at this point that the New Zealand Arts Council came to the rescue with a five thousand dollar grant. They immediately booked a tiny 8-track studio in Luton and with the help of 18-year-old English engineer David Tickle, they knocked out demo recordings of around 28 new songs in less than five days. These legendary sessions, (the Rootin’ Tootin’ Luton Tapes), displayed both a newfound edge and considerable commercial potential. Around the same time, they recorded a new single with Tickle, a frenetic new song by Tim called “I See Red”. Photo courtesy of Peter Terry –...