INXS: Access All Areas

Have you ever been to see an INXS tribute band? Well, this week we are lucky to get an interview with Dellacoma, the HOT lead singer from The Australian INXS Show, who are now touring Australia. Having headlined as the number #1 act on the international cruise ship circuit, the band is now storming onto the stages of Australia. If you’re a Patron of our show, we have free tickets for you, so make...

"It’s with great delight we welcome you “to the party, calling all nations” for INXS Access All Areas’ 3rd birthday extravaganza with five special patron guests from around the globe.   With guests from Norway, England and Australia, Bee and I have the pleasure of hearing personal INXS origin fan stories, their connection to our podcast episodes, plus INXS projects many are working on themselves....

In this episode, we go back to the X Tour with Sandy Renner Davidson, when she was handed every fan girl’s (and boy’s) dream of being asked to come on tour with INXS.   Sandy was fortunate enough to meet John Roden, Sound Engineer to so many great well-known artists, while on a plane with Paul McCartney’s entourage before being asked to join the INXS entourage. Going on to live the full experience...

With 30 years upon us since April 1993, it harks back to an anniversary period where INXS no longer felt controlled by the record company and commercial management interference. Thus, they embarked on one of the more daring and “punk-style” initiatives   With Welcome to Wherever You Are barely seven months old, and with a plethora of new material from the Full Moon, Dirty Hearts recording sessions...

Happy Easter INXS Fans! This a short show to announce our latest winners and the link below is the INXS Party Playlist, that Baird kindly made for the Podcast to celebrate the podcast hitting over 3K followers on Facebook, check out the video of this Podcast on our website and join in by following us on your fav social  INXS Parly Mixtape;  https://on.soundcloud.com/8g3RN Check out our website to...

Michael Browning is a seminal giant in the Australian and worldwide music and entertainment business, having been at the forefront and emergence of two of the world's biggest bands—namely AC/DC and INXS. Originating from the fast Melbourne music scene at only 19 years of age, Michael carved a pathway and stepping stone for others to emulate.   From his beginnings as a nightclub owner to a talent b...

As we wrap up our 5-episode deep dive on Elegantly Wasted , we take the unique step of going back to 1997 and beyond and assess the album reviews. Often critical and commercial success are mutually exclusive; however, we place a lens on which reviews actually review the songs and which are only interested in the theatrics that surrounded Michael during this turbulent period.   Bee and I literally...

With a massive surge in downloads for our exclusive interview with Elegantly Wasted ’s Recording Engineer Mike Plotnikoff, we round off the discussion in part 2 with one of rock music’s finest producers.   Mike opens up about Michael Hutchence’s incredible talent in the studio and bears witness to how he was tracking personally and professionally in what sadly was his last 12 months. Feeling Micha...

The guests keep coming, with Bee and me proud to welcome legendary recording engineer Mike Plotnikoff to the INXS Access all Areas Podcast. Having paired up in his formative years with famed producer Bruce Fairbairn, he was half of the Canadian duo responsible for some of the biggest-selling records of the 1990s by acts including AC/DC, Aerosmith, and the Cranberries.   Come 1997, both Andrew Farr...

It’s with great pleasure that we get to deep dive and reviews side 2 of 1997’s Elegantly Wasted by INXS, starting with ‘Girl on Fire‘ at song 7. We take the unique step of also reviewing bonus songs ‘Shine‘ and ‘Let It Ride,‘ both of which were only on international releases (not American).   As always, Bee and I get to add some “deep cut” tracks that weren’t singles to our ever-growing Spotify pl...

After much patience and time, we finally get to dive deep with our album review and a broader discussion on INXS’ 1997 Elegantly Wasted , recorded in Vancouver/Dublin by the late Bruce Fairbairn. Having enjoyed the longest recording hiatus of their career since 1993’s underrated Full Moon Dirty Hearts , the band returned with a vibrant, more accessible, and lyrically heartfelt album that has grown...

As we wrap up our trilogy of chats with Garry Gary Beers, we are pleased to delve into the latter recording career, particularly the album Switch and we ask more about his book—plus INXS’ prospects of making the Rock Hall of Fame despite missing out on the 2023 induction ballot. I can smell a rant coming!!!!!   Furthermore, we have adjusted our podcast format to ensure a better flow of content, an...

This week we attempted to program an Artificial Intelligence to write in Haydn’s style & voice. LOL. Here is what the AI came up with:   “G’day mates, it’s your favorite podcast host, and we’ve got a doozy of an episode for you today. We have Garry Gary Beers, the bassist for the legendary band INXS, back in the studio for another yarn!   This legend has seen it all, from the Outback to the bi...

It’s with great pleasure that INXS Access All Areas welcomes to the podcast founding bass player and inimitable groove merchant Garry Gary Beers. Based in Los Angeles for over a decade, Garry formed a tour-de-force sound, particularly with Jon Farriss.   Part One dives deep into the early days when he met other future band partners, his many musical influences and non-INXS activities, such as sett...

As we commemorate the two-year anniversary of INXS Manager Chris Murphy’s passing we simultaneously pay homage to what would have been Michael Hutchence’s 63rd birthday with a deep dive into their professional but often volatile relationship.   In 1995 Chris severed ties after 15 years of committed and trailblazing stewardship of INXS precipitated by what seemed an untenable relationship with Mich...

Welcome back, patrons, regular listeners, and INXS sycophants, to 2023!!! INXS Access All Areas promises to deliver more quality content this year, and we’re excited to “KICK” off the year with Part 2 of Bee's deep dive with famed music producer Danny Saber, featuring Nick Egan on co-hosting duties. Danny is the genius who put the parts and pieces together for Michael Hutchence’s posthumous solo a...

          A big Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year from both me and Haydn and yes we're on a break and we will be back in the New year with more amazing guest interviews and much more.   This episode was fun to make with our Hounable Patron and friend Nick Egan, music video and creative producer to many including; Duran Duran, Oasis, and INXS. He takes us through his top 10 INXS hits that have person...

As we embark on 1995 in our INXS career anthology, Michael Hutchence started to stretch himself musically, teaming up with icon Gang of Four co-founder Andy Gill and Tim Simeon to assist in writing and recording his first pure solo album—an album we shall do a deep dive on in future episodes.   However, it served to highlight how respected and liked Michael was within the music industry despite th...

It’s often said that greatest hits albums are a culmination of a band’s body of work during the key parts of its career, and with INXS we have contrasting motives behind these releases being discussed today.   1982’s INXSIVE: The Deluxe Years was a helpful entrée for new fans wanting a consolidated understanding of the band’s sophomore work, albeit a cash grab from its old label.   1994’s The Grea...

In the week the world remembers Michael Hutchence 25 years after that infamous afternoon, November 22, 1997, Bee and myself join the remembrance. With the dominant Don’t Change playing the exact venue INXS we were supposed to play 25 years ago in Wollongong, many loyal patrons made it to this fantastic gig.   Blair & co. played a relentless 25-song set, barely taking a breath, with plenty of inter...

Michael Kelland Hutchence was born on January 22nd, 1960, and passed way too soon on November 22nd, 1997 soared through his 37 years like a comet brimming with energy, radiance, and vitality touching the hearts, minds, and souls of millions. Often compared to Jim Morrison and Mick Jagger, Michael carved a unique pathway with his baritone range, sinewy dance moves, and charismatic stare that made t...

As Bee and I  come to the close of our Jon Farriss trilogy, we are excited to explore his art, musicianship, and the strong bond that he held with the road crew throughout those touring years. Proud as ever to have touring crews that were the envy of all international acts, Jon humbly showcases that he saw his role in the band as more than just a drummer.   We also drag out of the archives after a...

The second part of our interview with INXS’s drummer Jon Farriss resumes with Jon giving us more insights into his musical career, from drumming for Toto to meeting his hero Ringo Starr.   We also get to hear him talk excitedly about how he produced the under-the-radar album, Original Sin.   It’s so cool to know that Jon still has the passion to still keep on producing more amazing music.   He ain...

We are blessed today to have the musical genius of Jon Farriss joining INXS Access All Areas for a deep dive into his career and life post-INXS touring. “Old world, new world,” you may say. Jon is extra-giving and generous with his thoughts and insights.   Starting in reverse order, Jon shares what life in 2022 is like as he dials in from his magnificent Byron Bay outskirts estate. He discusses wh...

Ok, INXS progressives! It’s now time to argue your case for the truly global years of 1987-1997 with strong opinions, facts, anecdotes, and passion as to why this era truly resonates with you.   We are pleased to invite long-term contributors such as Chicago’s finest Laurie Alfaro, Aussie Regional outback hotelier Darren Jones, and our Queen of the INXS Fandom Mary Woods to state their case with n...