February 2010

Today on the show we'll be delving into New Zealand's bizaar choice of their new conservation ambassador.
 
The parrot that became famous for trying to mate with the head of Mark Carwardine, the wildlife presenter, during the shooting of a series with Stephen Fry, has become "spokesbird for conservation" in New Zealand.
 
If you've been living under a rock and missed out on seeing the very funny video, you can view it below: 
 

 

Today on the show we caught up with Myke Scavone, the lead singer of Ram Jam and The Doughboys. Myke was good fun and filled us in on the origins of Ram Jams classic hit 'Black Betty'.. the truth is far from the party song we now know and love.
 
Myke's new material with his new band The Doughboys is equally as good as his Ram Jam hits. For all the info on what Myke has recently been up to, you can head to thedoughboysnj.com   Fingers crossed they make it down under this year for a tour!
 

 
LISTEN TO OUR INTERVIEW WITH MYKE SCAVONE BELOW: 
 

Following the outstanding success of The Edinburgh Military Tattoo - A Salute to Australia in 2005 attended by over 150,000 people, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns to the Sydney Football Stadium in February 2010 to celebrate its 60th anniversary year.

With over 1,500 performers from around the world, including Massed Pipes and Drums, Highland Dancers and the stirring Lone Piper, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo is set to be the biggest tattoo ever to be staged.

The new show will be titled The Edinburgh Military Tattoo – Celebrating 60 years of Valour, Mateship, Glory and will feature international bands from the UK, USA, Switzerland, China, Norway, Russia, Trinidad and Tobago and New Zealand as well as Australian bands from each of the Defence Forces and from every state.

Performance Dates

     Thursday 4 February 2010 – Gala Opening
     Friday 5 February 2010
     Saturday 6 February 2010
     Sunday 7 February 2010
 
Head to ticketek.com.au
 

Celebrate the sounds of summer with one of America’s greatest rock and roll bands, The Beach Boys! The Boys will be kicking off their national Australian tour on the 29th of January and will be touring with some of Australia’s finest Symphonies.
 

Here are the tour dates:

     4 Feb Sydney Opera House - Concert Hall NSW

     5 Feb Sydney Opera House - Concert Hall NSW
 
Click here for more details = pollstar.com/resultsArtist.aspx

Jono & Dano love to take shortcuts, so if you're like them and have a love of the TV show 'LOST'.. this is the video for you!
 

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Motown – America’s greatest record label and global music icon. To mark this momentous occasion, the legends of Motown music have united in a once off world premiere event.

The Motown Event will star THE FOUR TOPS, THE TEMPTATIONS, MARY WILSON OF THE SUPREMES, MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS, and THE MIRACLES – artists who delivered some of the biggest hits of their era and shaped music as it is today. The performance will also star SIX TIME GRAMMY NOMINATED American artist JOAN OSBORNE, and iconic Australian soul singer and guitarist IAN MOSS, and very special guest JIMMY BARNES.

TOUR DETAILS

      MELB - Rod Laver Arena - Tuesday 16 February
      Bookings through ticketek.com.au
 
      SYD - Sydney Entertainment Centre - Friday 19 February
      Bookings through ticketmaster.com.au

      BRIS - Brisbane Entertainment Centre - Tuesday 23 February
      Bookings through ticketek.com.au

      WA – ‘a day on the green’ - Sun 28 Feb Sandalford Wines, Swan Valley
      Bookings through adayonthegreen.com.au
 

 

Today on the show we're going to chat with rocker Mark Evans. You would remember Mark for his role as the original bassist of ACDC (working on stacks of their classic albums). His current project is a 'Spoken Word' tour alongside one of our old mates Damien Lovelock.
 
Here are the details on the his Spoken Word shows...
 
          Wed 24th Feb @ NOTES, Newtown NSW

          Thurs 25th Feb @ BRASS MONKEY, Cronulla NSW

           Thurs 4th March @ THE BOATSHED, Manly NSW
 
This gig will definitely be one worth checking out! 
 

 
For more info on Mark Evans, click here - - > markevansblues.com

Today on the show when we caught up with Daryl Braithwaite, he (crazily) let us take some suggestions from our listeners on what he should call his brand new album.
 
If you missed out on the suggestions, here is the product of our creative control:
 
 

Today on the show we caught up with film/TV director and creator of Tropfest, John Polson. Not only did we manage to convince John to give us some free tickets to Tropfest, he also agreed to be the judge of our brand spanking new competition. He was certain that this comp is going to be the ‘next big thing’ and was gobsmacked that no one had ever thought of it before!  

What we need is for you to film yourself-  using whatever means you have, even your phone - singing John Paul Young’s ‘Love Is In The Air’. Then email it to promotions@mcmentertainment.com so we can begin our intense selection process. Note: the word ‘intense’ has been used lightly.

The best ones will be chosen to be cut together as a new film clip that we’re creating for the song. We're basically trying to go all the way around Australia... in one song!!

Here’s some inspiration for your viewing pleasure…
 
 

 

SO GET FILMING AND BECOME JONO & DANO’S NEXT BIG MOVIE STAR.
 
To hear more about the competition, have a listen to our bit with John below: 

The countdown is on for the release of Michael Jackson's muchly anticipated DVD. MJs 'This Is It' The Entertainment Event Of A Lifetime is available to own on Blu-Ray and DVD on March 3rd!

This is definitely going to be one of those classic DVDs you'll pass down to the kids.  
 

If you're like us- chances are you're very very lazy. Hence why we love this new YouTube vid...
 

Today on the show our mate Jon Stevens dropped by for a chat. It was the first time we've seen him since he got out of hospital after his open heart surgery and he looks bloody great!
 
Here some picture proof..
 

 
If you would like to check Jon out for yourself, he's playing stacks of live dates. Click here for the details ---> jonstevens.com.au
 
IF YOU MISSED OUR INTERVIEW, LISTEN BACK HERE: 

Johnny and I have been mates for years and years- and not ONCE have I seen him successfully change a tyre!
 
We put him to the test on today's show and here's how it went: 
 

No Jono the petrol cap has nothing to go with changing a tyre...
 
 

Ummmm.. what are you using the jumper leads for????
 
 

Seems like Jono isn't exactly using a hands on approach for this one, he sent in our Producer Mr Peter to do the hard yards..
 
VERDICT = FAIL

Today on the show we caught up with legendary musician Ian 'Mac' McLagan. Mac is best known as a member of the English rock bands Small Faces and Faces. His ripper resume also includes work with the Rolling Stones, Jackson Browne, Joe Cocker, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen. 
 
Ian is currently celebrating the soon-to-be-released 'Small Faces - All Or Nothing' DVD. The DVD will be in stores around Australia on the 1st of April. For more info on the DVD and on Ian, head to ianmclagan.com
 

 
If you missed out on hearing our chat with him, listen back below: