The Republic Bar Archives - Backseat Mafia

Live Review + Photo Galleries: RSPYS push the off-beat to another level at Hobart’s Republic Bar

Craig Bloxom is the original bass-player and singer of iconic 80’s Australian band, Spy vs Spy (aka v. Spy v. Spy or SPY v SPY). His distinctive vocals and bass…

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News: Hobart’s annual folk-punk festival, HOBOFOPO announces 2024 lineup with venues and dates

In an era when festivals are either struggling, or cancelling, the hobos are back at it again and preparing for their eighth (or ninth if you count 2020’s semi-locked down…

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Live Review + Galleries: Magic Dirt with River of Snakes at The Republic Bar, Hobart 05.08.2023

Australian rock royalty, Magic Dirt came to Hobart as part of their 25th anniversary tour of second album, Young & Full Of The Devil. The Republic Bar was the host,…

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Live Review & Photo Gallery: The Raccoons at The Republic Bar, 10.07.2022

Tasmanian rockabilly royalty, The Raccoons made a successful return to the live stage after a lengthy layoff due to the sad passing of former bass player, Alexander ‘Sandy’ Campbell back…

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