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This is my favourite. Always a winner. The look on people's faces the first time they try it! Wonderful aromas while cooking.(As a bonus, left overs, if any, freeze well)
Recipe for chakchouka clipped from a newspaper many years ago
November 16, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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And finishing with a little Brothers Comatose (with a guest spot by Steve Poltz)
Nice bluegrass cover of Bad Moon Rising
Members of The Brothers Comatose, singing, playing banjo & fiddle, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, on Friday, March 16th Members of The Brothers Comatose, playing upright bass on the left & guitar & singing on the right, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, on Friday, March 16th Members of The Brothers Comatose, playing banjo on the left & fiddle on the right, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, on Friday, March 16th Members of The Brothers Comatose, with Steve Poltz playing guitar & singing, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, on Friday, March 16th
March 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Lamine Sanko & The African Intelligence
Reggae, African sounds, wonderful
Lamine Sonko and the African Intelligence, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, on Friday, March 16th Lamine Sonko and the African Intelligence, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, on Friday, March 16th Lamine Sonko and the African Intelligence, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, on Friday, March 16th Lamine Sonko and the African Intelligence, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, on Friday, March 16th
March 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Flats & Sharps
country, bluegrass, (& a sea shanty), fiddle, banjo, mandolin, upright bass, good fun music, lively performance.
Members of Flats & Sharps playing mandolin, upright bass, fiddle, guitar, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, on Friday, March 16th Members of Flats & Sharps playing mandolin, fiddle, banjo, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, on Friday, March 16th Members of Flats & Sharps playing mandolin, banjo, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, on Friday, March 16th Members of Flats & Sharps playing mandolin, upright bass, fiddle, guitar, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, on Friday, March 16th
March 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Next, All Our Exes Live In Texas.
Was very keen to see this band. When they actually got around to singing, it was great, voices, harmonies beautiful, but as a concert, it was terrible, too much inane waffling between songs & you felt like they were talking to their in crowd & you weren't part of it
Members from All Our Exes Live In Texas lined up across the stage, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, on Friday, March 16th 3 members from All our Exes Live In Texas lined up across the stage, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, on Friday, March 16th
March 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Music on this day March 16th
2018 Friday at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba
Started with 10 String Symphony, bluegrass/americana, fiddles, banjo, harmonies.
Great start to the festival
Rachel Baiman on banjo on the left & Christian Sedelmyer on fiddle on the right, of 10 String Symphony, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Friday 16th March 2018 Rachel Baiman on banjo on the left & Christian Sedelmyer on fiddle on the right, of 10 String Symphony, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Friday 16th March 2018 Rachel Baiman on fiddle on the left & Christian Sedelmyer on fiddle on the right, of 10 String Symphony, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Friday 16th March 2018
March 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Finishing with Neko Case
Enjoyable set, happy rock/pop music, good way to end the day
Neko Case at front of stage playing guitar & singing, with bass player behind at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019 Neko Case at front of stage playing guitar & singing, with bass player behind & another band member playing guitar on the right, at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019 Neko Case playing guitar at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019 Neko Case's band at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019
March 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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A put together group calling themselves The Others, comprising James Morrison on trumpet etc, Paul Grabowsky on piano & keys, & Kram (from band Spiderbait) on drums & percussion.
Don't quite know how to describe their music, but it was fantastic, one of the highlights of the festival
Paul Grabowsky on piano on the left, Kram on drums in the middle & James Morrison on trumpet on the right, of the group The Others at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019 Kram on drums on the left & James Morrison on trombone, on the right, of the group The Others at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019 Paul Grabowsky on piano on the left, James Morrison on trumpet in the middle, & Kram on drums on the right, of the group The Others at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019 James Morrison on trumpet on the left & Kram with drumstick on the right, of the group The Others at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019
March 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Ralph McTell, another of my "must see"
Didn't disappoint, beautiful voice, songs, stories, both spoken & in the songs.
And yes, he did play Streets Of London, & yes, it was wonderful
Ralph McTell playing guitar at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019 Ralph McTell playing guitar at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019
March 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Katie Noonan's Elixir was next. (Probably wouldn't have seen a full set, except for the rain thing)
Beautiful voice, but did tend to all sound a bit the same
Katie Noonan on the left singing & other members of Elixir in the middle & on the right at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019 Katie Noonan singing at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019
March 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Luka Bloom was next, long fan of Luka, try & see him when he tours Aus.
Started with comments re what had happened in Christchurch the day before & opening with the song I'm Not At War With Anyone
Beautiful songs, beautiful voice. Ranged from a cover of Gangsta's Paradise to City Of Chicago
Luka Bloom playing guitar at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019 Luka Bloom playing guitar & singing at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019
March 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Vika & Linda, one of my "must sees" of the festival. Playing with a great guitarist (who's name I don't know), also on back up vocals.
Beautiful vocals, harmonies, good selection songs, incl one of my favourites, We've Started A Fire
Vka Bull in the middle & Linda Bull on the right, with accompanist guitarist on the left at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019 Vika Bull on the left & Linda Bull on the right, both singing at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019 Vika Bull on the left & Linda Bull on the right, both singing at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019
March 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Then The Northern Folk, filling in this spot in the Big Top tent as one of the members of the group The Others had had flights cancelled because of weather.
Nice alt folk band, large number people on stage, guitar, horn section, 2 vocalists.
The 2 vocalists of The Northern Folk band with the drummer behind at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019 Members of The Northern Folk band at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019 Members of The Northern Folk band at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019 Members of The Northern Folk band at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019
March 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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...started with a Songwriters Circle. Luka Bloom, Wallis Bird, Rory McLeod & an unadvertised blow in, a bloke called Ralph McTell!
Each singing songs, telling stories, sometimes helping on the other's songs.
Rory McLeod, on the left standing with a guitar, talking into the microphone, & Ralph McTell on the right, sitting, listening as part of a Songwriters Circle at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019 Wallis Bird, on the left playing guitar, & Luka Bloom on the right, playing guitar & singing, as part of a Songwriters Circle at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019 From left to right, Rory McLeod, Ralph McTell, Wallis Bird & Luka Bloom as part of a Songwriters Circle at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019 Rory McLeod, on the left standing with a guitar, singing into the microphone, & Ralph McTell in the middle, playing percussion on his guitar, & Wallis Bird on the right, also playing percussion on her guitar, as part of a Songwriters Circle at The Blue Mountains Music Festival on Saturday March 16th, 2019
March 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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2009 Coldplay at Acer Arena, Sydney
Unexpected concert, brother & SIL had other things turn up & niece & nephew needed driver/responsible adult.
Unexpectedly good, thought they made good use of the stage, filled the space, with only the 4 of them, did a few acoustic songs in the stands.
Coldplay, 2 guitar players behind & Chris Martin singing in front, at Acer Arena, Sydney on March 15th 2009 Coldplay, drummer behind & Chris Martin singing with back to audience, stage bathed in Yellow, at Acer Arena, Sydney on March 15th 2009 Coldplay, doing an acoustic song in the stands, surrounded by audience, at Acer Arena, Sydney on March 15th 2009 Coldplay, doing an acoustic song in the stands, surrounded by audience, at Acer Arena, Sydney on March 15th 2009
March 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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2010 Nanci Griffith at The Metro, Sydney
Sublime. Gulf Coast Highway & From A Distance highlights
Nanci Griffith singing at The Metro, Sydney on March 15th 2010 Nanci Griffith playing guitar & singing, on the right & guitarist on the left, at The Metro, Sydney on March 15th 2010 Nanci Griffith playing guitar & singing, on the right & guitarist on the left, & members of support act Little Stevie in the middle singing harmonies, at The Metro, Sydney on March 15th 2010
March 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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2019 Friday at The Blue Mountains Music Festival
Perch Creek Loved this band, had never heard of them before. Folk/roots/blues. Very energetic on stage great vocals, guitars, keys, horns.
Perch Creek at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, NSW on March 15th 2019 Perch Creek at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, NSW on March 15th 2019 Perch Creek at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, NSW on March 15th 2019
March 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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2019 Friday at The Blue Mountains Music Festival
Front Country. Folk pop, guitars, mandolins, upright bass, lovely vocals & harmonies
Front Country at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, NSW on March 15th 2019 Front Country at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, NSW on March 15th 2019 Front Country at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, NSW on March 15th 2019
March 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Music on this day March 15th
2019 Friday at The Blue Mountains Music Festival
Wallis Bird Irish singer songwriter, big voice, pounding guitar
Wallis Bird holding a guitar at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, NSW on March 15th 2019 Wallis Bird playing a guitar at The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba, NSW on March 15th 2019
March 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Music on this day March 13th
2008 Buddy Guy at The Enmore Theatre, Sydney (a Byron Bay Bluesfest sideshow)
First time seeing the Legend. It was awesome. Solos, jams. Great band. Keb Mo was on the bill as well & guested with Buddy on some tracks.
Buddy Guy with band at The Enmore Theatre, Sydney, on March 13th, 2008 (Phone cameras have come a long way!) Buddy Guy with band at The Enmore Theatre, Sydney, on March 13th, 2008 (Phone cameras have come a long way!) Buddy Guy on the left & Keb Mo on the right at The Enmore Theatre, Sydney, on March 13th, 2008 (Phone cameras have come a long way!) Keb Mo at The Enmore Theatre, Sydney, on March 13th, 2008 (Phone cameras have come a long way!)
March 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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2012 Bon Iver at the Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Wonderful concert, Justin's vocals, harmonies, the whole band.
Initially thought, not the best seat, but did get to see more of the drummers & the rest of the band, so turned out ok
Justin Vernon of Bon Iver at the Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, on March 12th, 2012 Bon Iver at the Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, on March 12th, 2012 Bon Iver at the Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, on March 12th, 2012
March 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Music on this day March 12th
Grizzly Bear at The Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Haunting vocals, beautiful harmonies, great musicians
Ed Droste on the left & Daniel Rossen on the right, of Grizzly Bear at The Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, on March 12th 2018 Ed Droste on the left & Daniel Rossen on the right, of Grizzly Bear at The Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, on March 12th 2018 Chris Taylor on the left, Ed Droste in the middle & Daniel Rossen on the right, of Grizzly Bear at The Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, on March 12th 2018 Chris Taylor on the left, Ed Droste second left, & Daniel Rossen in the middle & Christopher Bear on the right, of Grizzly Bear at The Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, on March 12th 2018
March 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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2013 Paul Kelly & Neil Finn at The Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House.
This was brilliant. One of my concerts of the year. Trading verses on each other's songs & each taking over 1 song of the other's. Paul's version of Neil's Into Temptation one of the highlights
From left to right, Neil Finn on piano, Zoe Hauptmann on bass, Elroy Finn on drums, Paul Kelly on guitar, Dan Kelly on guitar, at The Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, on March 11, 2013 Paul Kelly on piano on the left & Neil Finn on guitar, at The Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, on March 11th, 2013 Neil Finn on guitar, at The Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, on March 11th, 2013 Paul Kelly on guitar, at The Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, on March 11th, 2013
March 11, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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2020 Brandon Dodd opened for Patty Griffin
Really enjoyed his set. He had been playing as part of Kasey Chambers band for a few years, so got her to guest on a couple of songs
Brandon Dodd playing guitar & singing, at City Recital Hall on March 10th 2020 Brandon Dodd playing guitar & singing, on the left, & Kasey Chambers on the right, at City Recital Hall on March 10th 2020
March 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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2020 Patty Griffin at City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney
Absolutely beautiful, voice, harmonies, musicians, songs. Took on additional meaning given the timing, as was likely to be (& turned out to be), the last concert I was going to see for a while.
Patty Griffin in the middle, playing guitar & singing, Conrad Chocroun on the left on percussion & David Pulkingham on the right on guitar at City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney, on March 10th, 2020 Patty Griffin on the left, singing & David Pulkingham on the right on guitar at City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney, on March 10th, 2020 Patty Griffin at City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney, on March 10th, 2020 Patty Griffin on the left & David Pulkingham on the right, at City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney, on March 10th, 2020
March 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM