Australian Music Trivia

I try and be dignified around Joe Camilleri but every time I speak with him I increasingly remind myself of Sharon Strzelecki.

Borders are reopening. Australians are able to think about going overseas again. Some are deciding that living life is more important than work. Holmsey and Jen talk with Deb Long about all the above. Deb also speaks on nearly two years of an uncertain work future and tips for those who are hoping to dip their toes in the travel waters soon.

A couple of weeks ago Jan rang 2CA to find out some details about where she could find out opening details post lockdown. She's been trying for years to find a specific $2 coin, with sentimental value. Jen is a coin finder herself and told Jan she'd track one down. Today they rang Jan with an update with an unexpectedly beautiful response from Jan.

The idea for Garry Malhotra Ken Behren's Helping Hands came about as Garry was recovering after having his appendix removed. Throughout the ACT's lockdown, Garry has gone above and beyond to feed the those in need in the Territory as well as those who are working to help vaccinate our community. As we move out of lockdown Garry will continue to provide meals and he's got some new plans as well.

Holmsey and Jen this week have been exploring urban myths of Canberra. This is Tim the Yowie Man on what he has found to be the most haunted ACT location.

Jen Seyderhelm counts down the Greatest No 1 Hits of All Time in Australia. This week we’ll rock with a reptile and a feathered friend and take a bridge over some stressed liquid to a land where men chunder.

Holmsey and Jen interview Joe Camilleri, from The Black Sorrows about his fiftieth album release, Saint Georges Road.

Holmsey and Jen spoke with the lovely and immensely talented Arlo Sim after he was a finalist on PRIME7's The Voice. But no one was prouder than Arlo's Nanny Lyn.

Holmsey and Jen talk with Marg about the National Archives of Australia and some great pictures and history of 2CA she has unearthed ahead of our 90th birthday. Marg also has tips if you are trying to find out more about your own family history, including a lovely story about a letter she found, written by her father.

Lockdown is tough and small businesses are struggling. Holmsey and Jen chat with Frog, an icon of the local music scene and owner of Songland Records, about how he's coping and adapting plus a couple of options to help provide a voice for others in a similar situation.

This is an interview, dating back to the 80s, of two men chatting. Can you pick the two voices?

This morning on 2CA's Classic Breakfast with Holmsey and Jen, Jen revisited the "old days" of radio when sometimes you played a 45" at 33" with humorous results. One example is how much Kylie Minogue sounds like Rick Astley when slowed down. Holmsey asked whether then Rick sped up sounded like Kylie? The results are astonishing and might just start some rumours! Both were part of the Stock, Aitken...

Jen gets Holmsey to check her e-birthday card to her friend Nathan.

It's that most special day of the year - Nathan Michail's birthday. To celebrate I have mustered up all my years of editing talent, my skills on various of the most emotionally potent musical instruments and I've drunk my honey and lemon to sing this sweet ballad to the utmost of my abilities. Happy birthday my sweet friend - and as you know the accordion is my gift to you. x