Wonderful Life

Above Ground

Ari Mintz

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 2025-02-03

“Where Many Rivers Meet” is the title track of Steve’s 8th album.

It’s easy to hear why, this is a strong, raw, passionate song.
Believe it or not, Steve never rehearses, he wants that spontaneity. He’s also been known for changing the lyrics on the fly.

Pulling all that together, if you have heard that 2021 album, this Memory Ghost version is different in many ways.

The tracks on this CD were recorded live, first take on the 16th of October in 2023.

In this 2023 recording, the Snakes of Desire were Phil Bradley (guitar), Chobby Chobanoff (drums), Hans-Aage Deberitz (bass), and Steve himself on guitar and vocals).

Together they provided a strong instrumental to Steve’s vocal.

It’s almost impossible to believe that this is a first take recording.

This recording of “Where Many Rivers Meet” has a stronger feeling to it, a solid and strong backing to Steve’s jangling guitar and vocals.

It might be a first take, but the musical rivers meet perfectly and without wavering in their consolidated sound.

It’s a declaration of passion and commitment “I’m not a stranger to the realms of passion.”

There’s an acknowledgement that this is not lightly undertaken, there may be risk, “dark clouds on every side.”

And, the declaration:
“Put your hands upon my heart
Come inside my heart
I will come to you, I will swim to you”

You will want to play this many times before you are done with it.

Steve Tallis - Where Many Rivers Meet - 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

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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

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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.

Steve Tallis - Where Many Rivers Meet - Tempo Review

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