ERIC Clapton’s career has spanned over 6 decades. Lauded as being the greatest guitarist of all time, his roots are firmly & obviously embedded in the blues tradition of which he remains both a student & visionary. In his unforgettable ‘Unplugged’ Concert, Clapton paid homage & respect to his roots & those fellow legends that influenced his playing so significantly. The music was minimalist, alternating between his reworked pop songs such as Layla, the traditional blues of Robert Johnson & Bo Diddley, and new songs , including Tears in Heaven, that were an outpouring & expression of a very difficult…
Author: Bayside News
‘IN the valley’ is an exhibition that highlights the beauty and fragility of our natural environment. Observing and documenting the changing landscape of significant areas of the Mornington Peninsula, artists Rosie Weiss, Jean Langley, Merryn Lloyd, Christine Lloyd, Michael Favaloro and Siri Hayes reveal their personal connections to the landscape and the strong links to place that exists across generations. The ‘In the valley’ exhibition coincides with the Mornington Peninsula Shire moving towards zero net carbon emissions across all its operations by 2021 and supporting long-term climate change resilience across the community. The exhibition is presented as part of ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE…
FROM Daddy Cool to Mondo Rock and as a solo artist with no less than 26 ARIA Top 40 hits to his credit as a singer, songwriter and producer, Ross Wilson is one of Australia’s most awarded, respected and well-known artists! From the legendary band Daddy Cool whose number one anthem Eagle Rock smashed all previous sales records in Australia, to the 1977 formation of Mondo Rock, delivering 80’s hits ‘Cool World’, ‘State of The Heart’, ‘Chemistry’, ‘No Time’, and ‘Come Said The Boy’ and into the 21st century as a solo performer, Wilson has never been out of the…
THE latest publication from the Mornington Peninsula Family History Society centres around the history of culturally-significant Frankston Mechanics’ Institute and free library located on ‘the Hill’ in Bay Street, Frankston. The book is aptly titled “Hall on the Hill, A History of the Mechanics’ Institute and Free Library, 1873 to 2013”. The book, of over three hundred pages, was compiled by Anne Ringer from government records including those of the Land and Health Departments, newspaper accounts and personal experiences of local residents. Early Beginnings: The idea that a site for a Free Library in Frankston was first suggested in August…
FRANKSTON CIU detectives are appealing for information after learning of a group of men with “irish accents” looking to scam people. Police said one woman had been scammed of $29,000. Police are looking for a group of up to four males who have been travelling around the Seaford area purporting to be tradies operating under the name “First Choice Home Solutions”. The men have been dropping off flyers (pictured) with a contact number attached. Police said the men offer to do jobs for cash, and demand up front payments. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800…