Jo Forster, Author at Backseat Mafia

Live Review & Gallery – The Meanies, Frenzal Rhomb, Canine, Nunchukka Superfly, LoJetz, The Hot Ness, Drifters Wharf and Crowbar 2-3 June 2023

Punk fans were treated to a huge couple of gigs last weekend as Oz punk legends The Meanies swanned into town, bringing with them a suitcase full of other punk…

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Live Review & Gallery – Chris Masuak and Dog Soldier with The Silver Dragons, The Link & Pin 210523

Legendary frontman Chris Masuak of Radio Birdman fame rocked Woy Woy for the start of his east coast tour earlier this month. His first tour of Australia in 6 years,…

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Live Review & Gallery: John Kennedy & The New Originals … Say Adios In Marrickville 120523

Inner city favourites, John Kennedy & The New Originals bid farewell to the inner west last Friday night, with their charismatic front man JFK off to grace the shores of…

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Live Review: The Sweet Success of Gumball 2023! Dashville NSW 23.04.23

The three day festival of Gumball returned triumphant to the dual stages of Dashville a couple of weeks back. The packed lineup entertained the up to 3000 strong crowd day…

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Live Review and Gallery – Lazy Mountain Festival, Berry Showgrounds 080423

Berry locals and travellers were treated to an incredibly well organised Lazy Mountain Festival at Berry Showgrounds last weekend. Thanks to festival extraordinaires Yours and Owls, festival goers were treated…

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Live Review and Gallery – Ash with The Gin Palace, Manning Bar Sydney 250323

Northern Irish indie darlings Ash thrilled audiences on their recent tour. The gig was a first for me and I was inspired by the energy of the three piece on…

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Live Gallery: Rose Tattoo w/ The Choirboys, Woodport Inn Erina 100223

Legendary Australian rock icons Rose Tattoo performed a blistering set supported by the energetic Choirboys back in February and I was lucky to be there to capture it all. Frontman…

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Live review: Girl In Red w/ Betty Taylor, The Metro Sydney 060223

Finally back in Australia for the first time since 2019, Girl In Red (Norway) headlined shows in Melbourne and Sydney as well as an appearance at Laneway Festival. Fresh releases…

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Live Review & Gallery: The Casanovas, Frankie’s Pizza 08.12.22

The Casanova’s did it again….(this reviewer says) they’re a 10 outta 10….woah woah woah woah….sorry, got carried away – those 70s inspired rock n roll riffs and catchy lyrics are…

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Live Review and Gallery: Johnny Hunter, Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul 24.11.22

The crowd at Anita’s Theatre got more than they anticipated when they arrived to see the Psychadelic Furs at the end of last month when the charismatic Johnny Hunter band…

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