ENTERTAINMENT NOONAN & SCHAUPP
MANDY NOLAN’S
Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp’s second project together Songs of the Latin Skies has just been released and on its first day it raced immediately to #1 on the iTunes World Chart.
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WE ALL WANNA CHANGE THE WORLD… Albert Einstein once said, ‘The definition of insanity is repeating the same thing over and over and expecting different results’. Sure, it’s probably the most overused cliché of all time, but that’s probably because it’s true. Perhaps the definition of frustration is repeating the same cliché over and over and expecting people to ‘GET IT’. Or to change their behaviour.
‘worker’ to what he called ‘alienation’. He described this as a time when the dehumanising work conditions estranged people from their essence. What he didn’t foresee was that it’s not just the workplace, it’s the whole of society.
Everything estranges us from who we are. We are depressed, suicidal; we are psychotic; we are drug dependent; we are Because let’s face it – we’re lazy. We’re spoilt. We’re shallow. violent; we are lonely; we are And we don’t like discomfort. fat; we are thin; we have eating Even when we know we’re disorders; we hate ourselves; screwed we won’t pull back we have nature deficit from the brink. Human disorder; we have ADHD… beings, it would seem, would we have first-world capitalism! rather bring the planet to Congratulations! its cataclysmic demise than This is what ‘our choices’ have not use a plastic bag. Or walk signed us up for. Don’t despair. when you can drive. Or have one car when you have seven. The system you live in has a vested interest in telling Or build a smaller house. Or only use sustainable, ethically you that ‘this is how it is’, ‘just sourced Botox. accept it’. But it’s a lie. We’re narcissists. We want Other people around the what we want and we don’t planet are starting to wake want anyone to tell us we can’t up. Like in Italy with the Five have it because we believe Star Movement (M5S). Started we signed up for this thing by a comedian and blogger democratic capitalism calls Beppo Grillo in cahoots with ’choice’. The truth is there is no a web strategist, this is a democracy. For the people by populist, anti-establishment, the people? No, it’s all clearly environmentalist, anti-globalist for the corporations. And there’s certainly no ‘choice’. Our movement that does not wish to be included in the left–right choices are as manufactured paradigm. In fact they call and processed as our food. themselves a movement. They Probably more. At least some food is free range or organic. are not a party. And the five stars? Well they are a reference It’s finally time for revolution. to the five key issues: public I’m sorry. I know you’re sitting water; sustainable transport; on the couch going, not now. Not me? I’m watching sustainable development; Master Chef. Can’t we have a right to internet access; and revolution next week? Next environmentalism. year? Next decade? I’m too fat The party also advocates the for a revolution. Will there be much running? Can I be part of principle of zero-cost politics, a revolution and still stay in my degrowth and nonviolence. And no, they’re not loonies chair? Maybe. Maybe not. yelling in the wilderness. They Human beings need to stop waiting for change. They need are in office. They hold seats throughout Italy. In fact two to create the change. Think of their members, Virginia of change as some sort of Raggi and Chiara Appending, craft beer made by artisans were elected mayors of Rome in the backyard rather than and Turin respectively in 2016. something you pick up at a drive-through bottle shop. Their belief is that politics is We need to give up on the not a career – it is a temporary hope that these silly things service. we call ‘political parties’ and Finally! Some true democracy! ‘government’ are ever going So why not make it happen to enact the policies and processes required to facilitate here? Interested in a conversation about how to real systemic change. It’s not make this happen? Local going to happen. Futures are presenting Hope I remember reading Marx in a Time of Crisis at the in my early twenties and Mullumbimby Civic Hall this pondering this concept of Wednesday at 6.30pm. Come when the workers would join the conversation. Tix rise up. He predicted that $20 at the door (concession revolution happened when industrialisation pushed the available).
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EXPERIENCE WORLD-CLASS INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC AND DANCE IN BYRON SHIRE WITH SOUL SANGEET VOL 5, SUNDAY 21 MAY AT SERENE EARTH
WHILE MY SITAR GENTLY WEEPS One of the finest sitar virtuosos among the present generation, and a worthy torchbearer of the famed Sarod Gharana of Senia Shahjahanpur, Pt Sugato Nag started his training at the age of eight under the guidance of Late Shri Anil Roychowdhury. Sugato next became the disciple of sarod maestro Sangeetacharya Radhika Mohan Maitra. At present he is under the guidance of renowned sarodiya Padmabhushan Pt Buddhadev Dasgupta. Sugato’s recital has a blending of the sitar baaj or style of playing of Ustad Vilayat Khan and the rababbased sarod baaj of Md Ameer Khan of Shahjahanpore. Sugato is a very melodious and sensitive player. His immense talent is evident in the way he handles the sitar, playing and synthesiding two very different types of baaj to create a unique and ‘completely satisfying listening experience’. The alluring sweetness of his playing coming from the gayaki style, the effortless meends extending up to six pardas combined with strong and intricate bolwork and gamaks reflects a mastery of execution of the highest order. Playing with Sri Shen Flindell on tabla, Sri Shivam Rath on Indian slide guitar and Ku Sohini Nag performing Bharat Natyam dance on Sunday 21 May at Serene Earth Sanctuary. For tickets go to https://www.trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=273208.
The album is a followup to 2012’s ARIA-nominated groundbreaking release Songs of the Southern Skies. Together Katie and Karin create a unique sound, putting a fresh spin on Latin jazz and classical pieces from the musical masters of South America. The album Songs of the Latin Skies features 13 tracks, paying homage to this wonderful genre and showcasing two of Australia’s most accomplished talents at their finest. Renowned for breaking down genre boundaries, Katie Noonan’s technical mastery and pure voice makes her one of Australia’s most versatile and beloved vocalists. Guitarist Karin Schaupp has been lauded around the world as one of the best classical guitarists of her generation. View footage of Katie and Karin in the recording studio. Songs of the Latin Skies will be revealed in the intimate live performances from Katie and Karin with a show at the Bangalow A&I Hall scheduled for Friday 19 May.Tickets through redsquaremusic.com.au.
PERKS & PATTO This Saturday from 8pm at Club Mullum, Tex Perkins reunites with his songwriting buddy Murray Paterson. The pair have worked together on film scores (ARIAnominated soundtrack to Rachel Ward’s Beautiful Kate) as well as Tex’s solo albums of the last decade. This is a rare opportunity to catch two of Australia’s premier songwriters tell their stories and share their compositions together in an intimate concert. Tickets are strictly limited and on sale now at www.clubmullum.com. Be quick – this show will sell out! (18+)
FEDERAL BLUES Live music from four bands will get you dancing all night at Federal Hall on Saturday. Surf Dogs will kick off the night at 7.30 with an authentic 60s surf sound. Taking the party off the beach and into the hall, you will be twisting like you did last summer. Get there early for this one! The Plasms, a four-piece band, will follow at 8.15 with one of the most creative, diverse and original sounds on the north coast. Starting with covers from the 70s Aussie punk scene such as The Saints and following with a bunch of original songs with punchy bass lines and catchy choruses, The Plasms will have the dancefloor moving and grooving. Federal Blues Incorporated hit the stage at 9.15. This legendary local four-piece blues outfit delivers all the smoothness that blues deserve. In the tradition of Muddy Waters and BB King, FBI pump out grinding guitar riffs, solid backbeats and, with Soron on the vocals, you will dance the blues like never before. The show not to be missed is on next at 10.30. Ska2D2 play their very own original ska/ reggae sound. With a mixture of covers from The Specials, Toots and the Maytals and Ace of Bass, the band then add a dash of digitided rock and a little bit of Dirty Circus.
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