For Immediate Release – December 2011 KIM SINH & DOM TURNER ‘Two days in Hanoi’ - December, 2011 - Australian Release Nationally acclaimed Vietnamese master musician, Kim Sinh has become something of a cult figure among guitarists, particularly after slide-guitar guru, Ry Cooder recorded with him in the 1990’s. Born in 1930 in Hanoi, Kim went blind at the age of 3 months. He began following popular music groups from the age of eight, learning a variety of stringed instruments in the process including Hawaiian slide guitar. Kim became interested in a form of Vietnamese theatre called ‘Cai Luong’, a musical genre that started in the 1920s and combines traditional southern Vietnamese folk ...
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The Backsliders 'Starvation Box' has been nominated for an ARIA in the Blues and Roots Category - for more information see the ARIA website http://www.ariaawards.com.au/nominees/2011/aria-awards/best-blues-and-roots-album/
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Autographed copies of 'Starvation Box',with a bonus copy of 'Throwbacks' are available to pre-order now through JB HIIF. Pre Order now at JB Hi FI
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Backsliders interviewed plus 2 live tracks on ABC Radio National - the Music Show with Andrew Ford - you can listen and download at the link - Video feature: Live set from The Backsliders or Watch the live video of songs from Starvation Box on Youtube.
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Rob Hirst & Dom Turner collaborate on "Joseph Roe Saving the Kimberley". Buy Joseph Roe – Single by Rob Hirst & Dom Turner on iTunes now – Single for just $2.19.
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BACKSLIDERS nod to Mississippi greats with brand new album and tour Australia’s favourite blues group bring their ‘delta blues wall of sound’ to East Coast venues and festivals with new album: Starvation Box Praise for Backsliders: “Without dispute the best blues band in Australia. Their material is impeccable and their musicianship is a wonder to behold.” Sydney Morning Herald “Australia’s top blues act…” Rhythms Magazine “Move over Jon Spencer, Dom Turner’s blues explosion has come of age.” Drum Media Fans of blistering live blues music take note: Australia’s foremost, iconic blues group Backsliders are about to release a stunning new CD and hit the road for a string of live Australian east coast dates. Named by ...
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Fans of blistering live blues music take note: Australias foremost, iconic blues group Backsliders are about to release a stunning new CD and hit the road for a string of live Australian east coast dates. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrsRXhbSM1s
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