Many thanks, John. Your work is greatly appreciated. Best, Les

Wonderful Life

Above Ground

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Paulo Almeida, front man for Dili Allstars, Sol Nation and Mystic Trio has embarked  on a solo project and is releasing his third single, ‘Stay A While’.

Staying true to his island roots, this new track sets a scene for lover’s reggae, vibing with lyrics sung in both English and Tetum (Timor Leste), Paulo’s native language. The song speaks to spending time with the people you love, creating lasting memories and forging deep connections, opening to the mystery of life, love and the other side.

In the words of the Natural Mystic, Bob Marley,

"Live for yourself and you will live in vain. Live for others and will live again."

STAY A WHILE

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Broadcast 2025-09-22

War songs tend to fall into two categories – anthems about heroic valour, or gut-wrenching odes tearing down jingoist attitudes to expose the emptiness of war.

“The firing line” originally meant the line of positions from which gunfire is directed at a target and is still in use in a military context.

Les has put together a dramatic piece, delivered at a stately tempo, lyrics without embellishment.

He asks, “Who wages wars?” 

We know who ends up on the firing line, it’s always the war to end wars, the great war, the great patriotic war, the great waste of people and resources, more like.

This is a worthy addition to the genre.

Wars never decide who is right, just who is left.


Les Thomas - The Firing Line - Tempo Review

Just some of the artists performing at this year's Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues from November 2-5, 2012. Go to wangarattajazz.com to hear more

Trio M: The Guest House

Cheersquad Records & Tapes are very proud to be involved in this vinyl release of Chris Wilson’s final recordings, having being fans of the man & his music for 30 years. Fingers crossed there’ll be more Chris Wilson retrospective vinyl releases to come. With this self titled album, first 100 sold on preorder will be on yellow & black vinyl, as Chris was a passionate Tiger.

Chris Wilson has been an essential part of blues and rock music in Australia since taking the stage with the Sole Twisters almost 40 years ago. Stints with Harem Scarem and Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls followed and he formed his own band, Crown Of Thorns, in 1982.

“Chris made this album in April 2018. It is his most fearless work, and he would be so proud to know it’s been released on vinyl. Play it loud! “ – Sarah Carroll

Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson - Who Do You Love

Weekly uploads of reviews and interviews from the program, "Tempo". "Tempo" is a weekly radio program presented by John Lamp, highlighting a wide range of music and music reviews on 94.7 the Pulse in Geelong, Wadawurrung country. John has been involved in community radio since 1976, initially with a music program "Parcel of Rogues" on 7CAE-FM in Hobart, Tasmania. After moving to Geelong, he joined 94.7 the Pulse on the program "Folks Alive", which morphed into "~meanderings~." John then spent a decade on the station Boards of Management before returning to the air in 2022 with his new program "Tempo." Full programs can be accessed at the link below.

Les Thomas - The Firing Line - Tempo Review

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