Colourful Local Identities

British India wrap up their The Gospel Of St Luke national tour in WA this week with shows at The Tambrey in Karratha on Thursday, October 9; Rosemount Hotel on Friday, October 10; Prince of Wales in Bunbury on Saturday, October 11; and the Indian Ocean Hotel on Sunday, October 12. Bob chats with drummer Matt O’Gorman about the band’s first new music in eight years. Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tou...

Ahead of RSPYS' WA shows this weekend, singer/bassist Craig Bloxom chats to Bob about taking the music of vSpy vSpy to its logical reggae conclusion.   RSPYS WA DATES Friday, May 30, at Amplifier Bar, Saturday May 31, at The River Hotel , Margaret River, and Sunday, June 1, at the Indian Ocean Hotel.    Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission. www.patreon.com/bobgordonplusone

Australian blues great Dave Hole chats to Bob about his lifelong relationship with the genre ahead of his appearance at the Blues At Bridgetown festival (November 8-10).  Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission. www.patreon.com/bobgordonplusone

John Butler has just released his new instrumental album, Still Searching , and is embarking on a national tour with percussionists Michael Barker and Michael Boase that includes WA shows at Blues At Bridgetown  (solo) on Saturday, November 9, and the Octagon Theatre on Thursday, November 14. He chats with Bob about the personal crises that led him into his present era of songwriting and performan...

Perth rock’n’roll power trio Triple Engine release their self-titled debut album on October 25, followed by a live launch at the Milk Bar on Saturday, November 2, with support from Interflow and Revive. Vocalist/guitarist Chris Gibbs and bassist/vocalist Craig Skelton chat to Bob about the unusual origins of the band and just what powers them along.   Photo: Pete Gardner Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol...

When Brett Cole was 17 he was involved in a traumatic incident that would send repercussions into and throughout the rest of his life. Some two decades in the writing, his book 'The Pink Bubble' represents a journey of youthful abandon, misadventure, atonement and acceptance of what one brings to life and what life can become via the experiences we embrace. Check out 'The Pink Bubble' at amazon.co...

The heady days of Perth's Limbo Dance Club (1987-91) will be celebrated on Sunday, September 22, at The Rechabite, featuring original club DJs Colin Clark, Dave Jackson, JJ and Adil Bux, with special guests Greg Packer, Rhys Evans, Chase, Paul Clarke and Marnie Kent. Adil Bux chats to Bob about the iconic club and its influence on Perth dance music culture.  Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP)....

Thirty-year pub-punk-rock veterans The Externals have returned with a new six-track release, Back On The Cans . Singer/songwriter Harry Moffitt chats with Bob about what it means to be in a band.  Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission. www.patreon.com/bobgordonplusone

Perth songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sam Tout has released his debut instrumental album, Just Floating Around.  He chats to Bob about music and legacy. Photo: Little Bear Photography Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission. www.patreon.com/bobgordonplusone

Trevor Bryan Cotton of Melbourne band FONT chats to Bob about their debut album, 'Coburg-19', and his days in the Perth music scene. Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission. www.patreon.com/bobgordonplusone

End Of Fashion's Justin Burford chats to Bob about his forthcoming new show, Justin Burford Sings David Bowie , a stripped-back performance that celebrates the Thin White Duke's musical legacy. Photo: Six Strings Photography Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission. www.patreon.com/bobgordonplusone

Rose Parker is a much-loved West Australian singer/songwriter who recently won an Australian Association Of Songwriters Award for 'Best Indie/Rock Song' for her new single, Blood On The Water . Rose chats with Bob about her forthcoming album, writing a song for Transplant Australia, and turning 60 with the energy of a 20-year-old in the lead-up to her performances at Blues at Bridgetown (November...

Beloved Perth indie rockers Jebediah have released a new single, Gum Up The Bearings - and a tour - fresh off the announcement of their induction into the WAM (WA Music) Hall Of Fame. Vocalist/guitarist Kevin Mitchell chats to Bob about rockin' a quarter of a century with his best mates. Photo: Taj O'Halloran Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission. www.patreon.com/bobgordonpl...

Ed Kuepper’s landmark solo albums Electrical Storm (1985) and Honey Steel’s Gold (1990) have been remastered and reissued by Remote Control Records as part of an extensive back catalogue campaign. In celebration of their release, Ed's in the midst of a national tour, the first live band experience of his solo material since 2009. He chats with Bob about deep-diving into his prolific past. Photo: J...

The Cat Empire release their ninth album, 'Where The Angels Fall' on August 25. It's also the first album from the band's new iteration, as singer/songwriter/co-founder Felix Riebl explains in this conversation with Bob. Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission. www.patreon.com/bobgordonplusone

Born in Sri Lanka and raised by her adoptive family in Tamworth NSW, multi-genre singer/songwriter Roshani has lived a fascinating musical life. She chats with Bob about identity, belonging, songwriting, and performance. Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission. www.patreon.com/bobgordonplusone

Bob chats with Sad King Billy, AKA Julian Peet (Old Blood, ex-Southern River Band) about stepping out into the singer/songwriter spotlight with his debut solo album. Photo: Emelia Peet Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission. www.patreon.com/bobgordonplusone

Bob chats with Dave Faulkner about sending off '70s Perth punk legends The Victims in style. Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission. www.patreon.com/bobgordonplusone

With Perth community radio station RTR-FM celebrating the 30th edition of their flagship fundraising event In The Pines on April 30 at the UWA Somerville Auditorium, Bob chats to General Manager Simon Miraudo and Operations & Events Manager Chris 'Chief' Wheeldon. Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission. www.patreon.com/bobgordonplusone

Perth singer/songwriter Adrian Hoffmann chats to Bob about his new project paying tribute to the songs of Go-Betweens co-founder, Grant McLennan (RIP). Photo: Karen Lowe Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission. www.patreon.com/bobgordonplusone

Bob chats with Australian musician Kim Salmon about his Smoke Signals To Aliens exhibition and the role that art has played in his life. Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission. www.patreon.com/bobgordonplusone

Bob chats to Grace Barbe who is in Berlin touring with The Cat Empire. Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission. www.patreon.com/bobgordonplusone

Bob chats to longtime friend Toni Wilkinson about her new photographic book, Tough Pleasures , a series of domestic portraits which reinterpret the conflicted dynamics of femininity and food. Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission. www.patreon.com/bobgordonplusone

Bob chats to Perth-born/Melbourne-based singer/songwriter Grace Woodroofe who has just released a new single, Beginning , the first glimpse of a forthcoming album that details her resilience and recovery during the course and aftermath of an abusive relationship. Photo: Jody Pachniuk Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission.

Some 23 years on from 'What Rhymes With Cars And Girls' Bob Gordon chats with Tim Rogers about the new Twin Set album, 'Tines Of Stars Unfurled'.