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MIC CONWAY with ROBBIE LONG (Australia)
MIC CONWAY with ROBBIE LONG (Australia) Sydney-based, ARIA award winning Mic Conway is an singer, musician, song writer, fire eater, magician, tap dancer, actor, multi-instrumentalist, juggler, latex mask maker, props builder and puppeteer. "Street of Dreams" is the new collaboration between Mic Conway and flat-picking guitar champion and multi- instrumentalist Robbie Long. Stripped back, irreverent and shameless, Mic and Robbie play unusual and idiosyncratic tunes that make jaws drop, toes tap and sides split. Featuring some Captain Matchbox favourites like “My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes” and a fiery version of "Masochism Tango" as well as a swag of Conway including "Jug Band Man" (which was featured on Spicks and Specks, September 2011). This is Mic the crooner – inspired by Al Bowlly, The Ink Spots, Fats Waller and the Hoosier Hotshots. From the moody and dark "Street of Dreams" to the illusions of life and showbiz in "Paper Moon"; from the sculptural and pun-filled construction of a spare-parts lover in "The Dummy Song", to blaming a building for the loss of love in "Winchester Cathedral" – these are songs with strange, dreamlike images. Some classic tin pan melodies, some bizarre originals, "Street of Dreams" is surreal vaudeville with a sense of humour. Croon to melt your ears. The duo has already graced the stages of Melbourne's Comedy Festival and the Melbourne Cabaret Festival, as well as a swag of other events from Darwin Festival to Cobargo. Mic was born into a family of vaudeville theatre and opera. In the 1970s, together with his brother Jim Conway, Mic founded the Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band. -
Abc Music Wins Three Awards at the 2020 Aria Awards Abc Music Lifetime Award Wins Now at 188
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ABC MUSIC WINS THREE AWARDS AT THE 2020 ARIA AWARDS ABC MUSIC LIFETIME AWARD WINS NOW AT 188 Following the 2020 ARIA Awards last night, ABC Music has collected three awards across the Best Children’s Album, Best World Music Album & Best Classical Album categories. The awards were won by Teeny Tiny Stevies ‘Thoughtful Songs for Little People’ (Best Children’s Album), Joseph Tawadros ‘Live at the Sydney Opera House’ (Best World Music Album) and Richard Tognetti & Erin Helyard ‘Beethoven & Mozart Violin Sonatas’ (Best Classical Album). Last night’s event saw Teeny Tiny Stevies win their first-ever ARIA Award. “We’ve been working musicians for so long now, this nod from the industry is definitely a proud moment. If I’m lucky I’ll get a few high fives from other parents at school drop off today,” said Byll Stephen, half of the sister duo. The night marked the fifth ARIA win for Tawadros and Tognetti. “It’s been a hard year for musicians everywhere - like me, most have had no live shows and it’s devastating. This recognition of my music is extra special, especially as it’s a live concert recording with a lively audience. I want to thank everyone who was involved in making it happen. It’s some much-needed light in a very challenging year,” said Joseph. On winning Best Classical Album with Richard Tognetti, Erin Helyard said, “Richard & I are old mates and are delighted to have won. We wanted to present a kind of history of the evolution of the eighteenth-century violin sonata, and the city of Vienna. -
“Covering” the Bluesman from a Distance
Introduction In many ways, my journey towards this thesis topic began with my brother’s music collection. Throughout my teens he would introduce me to a wide range of local and international acts, many of which were influenced by African-American blues artists. This influence is evident in both their construction of sound and the old songs that they rerecorded. From there I began tracing musical influences from song credits and interview excerpts—a path often travelled by musicians and fans alike—that would eventually lead me to an appreciation of blues music. The penultimate step towards this topic came in the form of my honours thesis—a creative project that involved rerecording several tracks from the catalogue of an early Australian country music artist, one of which was titled “Blue Mountain Blues”.1 From there I turned to blues music in Australia. Initially conceived as a history of “Australian blues”, it became apparent that this proposed sub-genre struggled to unify and explain the disparate musical styles contained therein. Although each artist was clearly addressing the musical characteristics and influences I had come to recognise as “blues music”, it all sounded different. In the meantime, I developed a keen interest in a fellow colleague’s thesis topic that addressed the role of “covers” within the Australian music industry (Giuffre, 2005). My epiphany—and catalyst for the current thesis topic—eventually presented itself while viewing a live performance from Peter Green Splinter Group. The concert was split into two courses: an acoustic entrée featuring several Robert Johnson “covers”; and, an electric main with side dishes of early Fleetwood Mac material—the band Green had help found many years ago. -
From : Mic Conway : “Magic Mic”
From : Mic Conway : “Magic Mic” Contact : Mic Conway 0429 909 990 m [email protected] Cathy Kirkpatrick (02) 9560 1475 [email protected] Websites : www.micconway.com MIC CONWAY / “MAGIC MIC” : Children’s Shows 26 GARNET AVE, LILYFIELD NSW 2040 : 0429 909 990 m : [email protected] - 1 - MIC CONWAY : CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCES Mic Conway is a stunning children’s performer whose shows are very popular and always fun. Entertaining and educational, Mic introduces young people to the world of music and theatre, magic and circus, and encourages children to use their imaginations. His differently themed shows inspire children to engage with music, caring for our environment, art and more. Each regularly combine music, magic, juggling, tap-dance, comedy, circus and silliness. His children’s album Whoopee (ABC Music) was awarded an ARIA for “Best Children’s Album” Festivals across Australia have invited this much-loved children’s entertainer back again and again. He tours his shows to over 200 schools every year, visiting capital cities and regional centres all over the country. His shows are aimed at children of various ages from pre-schoolers to high school students. RECENT FESTIVALS INCLUDE : Adelaide Cabaret Festival, SA (2010) Melbourne Cabaret Festival, VIC (2010) Sydney Fringe Festival, NSW (2010) Australia Day celebrations “Aerial Carnivale” (2010) Cobargo Folk Festival (2010) Woodford Folk Festival (1999-2009) Darwin Festival, NT (2009) Festival of Sydney, NSW (2009) Illawarra Folk Festival, NSW (2009) Cygnet Folk Festival, TAS (2009) Fairbridge