Russell Morris

Guitars 4 Veterans Australia Second Tour

Aaron Schembri and Miss Rosie C feature on Second ‘Guitars for Veterans Australia (G4VA) Song

Melbourne’s finest musicians have gathered for ‘Travellin’ Soldier’, the second single from Guitars For veterans Australia (G4VA) ‘Second Tour’ album.

Tagged as: Aaron Schembri, Australia, blues, Guitar Veterans For Australia, GV4A, John Farnham, Miss Rosie C, rock, Russell Morris

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Russell Morris Covers The Wolfe Brothers ‘Hey Brother’ For Defence Forces Veterans

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris has covered The Wolfe Brothers ‘Hey Brother’ for the ‘Second Tour’ album for the Guitars for Veterans Australia project.

Tagged as: Australia, contemporary, Guitars For Vets, Hey Brother, rock, Russell Morris, Second Tour, The Wolfe Brothers

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Russell Morris’ ‘Van Diemen’s Land’ Awarded Gold Record

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris has taken his new trophy “straight to the pool room”. Robert Rigby of Ambition Entertainment has presented Russell with an ARIA Gold Award for his 2014 album ‘Van Diemen’s Land’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, blues, rock, Russell Morris, Van Diemen's Land

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Russell Morris ‘The Real Thing Symphonic Concert’ Is Now On DVD

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris’ 2023 ‘The Real Thing Symphonic Concert’ will be available on DVD from this Friday 5 July 2024.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, classical, orchestra, rock, Russell Morris, Symphonic Concert, The Real Thing

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Russell Morris The Real Thing Symphonic Concert To Be Released On DVD

by Paul Cashmere

The music video edition of Russell Morris ‘The Real Thing Symphonic Concert’ will be released on DVD through Ambition in June.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, classical, orchestra, rock, Russell Morris, Symphonic Concert, The Real Thing

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First Australian Coin With King Charles Was Spent On A Russell Morris Album At Songland Records

by Paul Cashmere

The Royal Australian Mint has started circulation of the first coin to feature King Charles III and the first coin was spent a Songland Records in Canberra on the Russell Morris album ‘The Real Thing Symphonic Concert’.

Tagged as: Australia, Brian Harris, Frog, music industry, Russell Morris, Songland Records, The Real Thing

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Russell Morris Plays First Sold-Out Encore Performance of The Real Thing Symphonic Concert

by Paul Cashmere

It was a real thrill to see The Real Thing Russell Morris reach a benchmark of his career with The Real Thing Symphonic Concert in Melbourne in July. Russell, a 10-piece rock band and a 60-piece orchestra performed more than 50 years of Russell’s classic Rock, Pop and Blues to a sold-out crowd.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, blues, pop, rock, Russell Morris, The Real Thing Symphonic Concert

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Russell Morris’ “Fabtabulos” ‘The Real Thing Symphonic Concert’ Is Now

by Paul Cashmere

On Tuesday 4 July 2023, Australian music legend Russell Morris played the concert of his lifetime. Russell Morris performed with the 54-piece Southern Cross Symphony and his 10-piece band. It was the pinnacle of remarkable career that began with the band Somebody’s Image in 1967.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, Russell Morris, The Real Thing Symphonic Concert. rock

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Russell Morris Adds A Second Melbourne Symphony Show

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris will before a second Melbourne show with the Southern Cross Symphony on 31 October at Hamer Hall.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, classic rock, pop, rock, Russell Morris, Southern Cross Symphony

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Watch Russell Morris The Real Thing Live With Orchestra (Noise11 World Premiere)

by Paul Cashmere

On Tuesday July 4, 2023, Russell Morris performed his career highlight. The symphonic performance of his greatest hits featured a 10-piece rock band and the 54-piece Southern Cross Symphony, scored by David Hirschfelder and conducted by Peter Morris.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, blues, David Hirschfelder, Peter Morris, rock, Russell Morris, South Cross Symphony, The Real Thing

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Russell Morris and Brian Cadd Present Seven Stars For Barry O’Callaghan

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris and Brian Cadd will perform a benefit show for their friend Barry O’Callaghan and they’ve brought some of their friends along to help.

Tagged as: Australia, Barry O'Callaghan, benefit, Brian Cadd, Brian Mannix, Digger Revell, live music, Marcie Jones, Peter Cupples, Russell Morris, Tony Worsley

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Darren James To Premiere Russell Morris and Orchestra ‘The Real Thing’

by Paul Cashmere

Less than two weeks after Russell Morris’ historic symphonic performances at the Sydney Opera House and Hamer Hall Melbourne, the world premiere of the classic ‘The Real Thing’ will be heard with Darren James on Melbourne radio station 3AW Saturday 15 July after 11am.

Tagged as: 3AW, 60s, 70s, Australia, Robert Rigby, rock, Russell Morris, The Real Thing

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Russell Morris ‘The Real Thing Symphonic Concert’ Pre-Orders Are Now Available

by Paul Cashmere

Just last week, Russell Morris performed his career highlight, his shows in Sydney and Melbourne with the Southern Cross Symphony. The recording of the Melbourne show will be released as a live album in October.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, pop, rock, Russell Morris, Southern Cross Symphony, The Real Thing, The Real Thing Symphonic Concert

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Russell Morris Performs Career Highlight With Symphony Orchestra

by Paul Cashmere

When you have been around for 50 something years, an artist like Russell Morris will have career highs and lows. In Melbourne last night, Russell’s performance with the Southern Cross Symphony was a career highest of highs.

Tagged as: 10s, 60s, 70s, Australia, blues, pop, rock, Russell Morris, Southern Cross Symphony

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Dave Gleeson Sends Shivers Though The Fabulous Caprettos

by Paul Cashmere

Soon to be departing Angels singer Dave Gleeson is giving supergroup The Fabulous Caprettos a ‘helping hand’ with shows in January 2024.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Daryl Braithwaite, Dave Gleeson, Fabulous Caprettos, Jack Jones, pop, rock, Russell Morris, Screaming Jets, Southern Sons, The Angels, Thirsty Marc

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Burning Grace ‘Let Me Go’ Features John Farnham Band Members

by Paul Cashmere

The new song from Burning Grace titled ‘Let Me Go’ features some special guests with guitarist Brett Garsed and bass player Craig Newman from the John Farnham Band as well as drummer Gerry Pantazis who has worked with Tommy Emmanuel and Olivia Newton-John and who will be performed with Russell Morris on his upcoming orchestra shows.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, Brett Garsed, Burning Grace, Craig Newman, Gerry Pantazis, Hannah Frances, John Farnham, Let Me Go, Olivia Newton-John, pop, Russell Morris, Tommy Emmanuel

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Russell Morris To Perform 1969 Hit ‘It’s Only A Matter Of Time’ For The First Time on Orchestra Shows

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris has never performed his 1969 hit ‘Its Only A Matter of Time’ but will for the first time when he performed his orchestra shows in Sydney and Melbourne in July.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, Clive Palmer, Its Only A Matter of Time, pop, rock, Russell Morris

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Russell Morris To Release Blues Trilogy Compilation

by Paul Cashmere

The three albums in the Russell Morris blues trilogy ‘Sharkmouth’, Van Diemen’s Land’ and ‘Red Dirt – Red Heart’ have been compiled into a single disc best of to be released in May.

Tagged as: 10s, 70s, Australia, blues, Ghosts and Legends, Red Dirt Red Heart, Russell Morris, Sharkmouth, Van Diemen's Land

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Russell Morris To Perform Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne With Orchestra

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris will perform in both Sydney and Melbourne in July with the 54-piece Southern Cross Symphony orchestra and a ten-piece band.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, blues, Melbourne, rock, Russell Morris, Southern Cross Symphony, Sydney

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Russell Morris, John Butler, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Backsliders – Bluesfest Melbourne Day One Highlights

by Paul Cashmere

Bluesfest Melbourne is happening at the Melbourne Convention Centre this weekend and applause to Neil Croker and Peter Noble for curating such an incredible line-up of real musicians under one roof.

Tagged as: Backsliders, bluesfest, Doobie Brothers, Melbourne, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Neil Croker, Russell Morris

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10 Classic Australian Acts Set To Play Sunset Sounds In Torquay At Easter

by Paul Cashmere

Torquay will host the all-day 10 classic artist strong Sunset Sounds line-up over Easter.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Daryl Braithwaite, pop, rock, Russell Morris, Sunset Sounds, Torquay

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John Butler and Russell Morris Added To Bluesfest Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

More acts, including John Butler and Russell Morris, will perform the Melbourne edition of Bluesfest in April.

Tagged as: bluesfest, John Butler, music festival, Russell Morris

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Russell Morris, Jack Jones , Steve Balbi and Robyn Loau To Perform The Beatles ‘Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band’ Album

by Paul Cashmere

The Beatles iconic ‘Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band’ album will be performed in its entirety by Russell Morris, Jack Jones, Steve Balbi and Robyn Loau in Sydney and Melbourne in May.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, Jack Jones, Robyn Loau, Russell Morris, Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Steve Balbi, The Beatles, UK

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Cadd, Morris, Shorrock, Schneider and Anderson Sing For The Wayside Chapel

by Paul Cashmere

Australian songwriting legend Brian Cadd and music educator Jamie Rigg have written a song for the Wayside Chapel and put an all-star cast together to perform it.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Angry Anderson, Australia, Brian Cadd, contemporary, Glenn Shorrock, Jamie Rigg, Melinda Schneider, Russell Morris, Wayside Chapel

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The Fabulous Caprettos To Play Again In 2023

by Paul Cashmere

The Fabulous Caprettos, featuring Russell Morris, Daryl Braithwaite, Jack Jones and Rai Thistlewayte, will perform theatre shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in 2023.

Tagged as: Daryl Braithwaite, Jack Jones, Rai Thistlewayte, Russell Morris, Sherbet, Southern Sons, The Fabulous Caprettos, Thirsty Merc

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Russell Morris ‘The Dreams Of Jack Chrome’ Tops ARIA ‘Jazz & Blues Chart

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris has achieved another number one album with ‘The Dreams of Jack Chrome’ debuting at number one of ARIA Jazz & Blues chart.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, blues, Rick Springfield, rock, Russell Morris, The Dreams of Jack Chrome

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Russell Morris Premieres Stunning ‘The Dreams Of Jack Chrome’ Album

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary Australia singer songwriter Russell Morris has delivered a second installment of the Jack Chrome alter-ego with the new album ‘The Dreams of Jack Chrome’.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, blues, Rick Springfield, rock, Russell Morris, The Dreams of Jack Chrome

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Zoot ‘That Was Then’ Featuring Russell Morris On Vocals Has Been Officially Released

by Paul Cashmere

‘That Was Then’, the track that originally offered as a download for ticket buyers of the now cancelled Zoot Australian tour, has been made available officially to all streaming services.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, Beeb Birtls, Darry Cotton, Rick Springfield, rock, Russell Morris, Zoot

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Midnight Oil Added To Mundi Mundi Bash

by Paul Cashmere

Midnight Oil will perform at Mundi Mundi Bash in Broken Hill in August.

Tagged as: Ash Grunwald, Australia, Bachelor Girl, Bjorn Again, Broken Hill, Busby Marou, Daryl Braithwaite, Eurogliders, Jimmy Barnes and Missy Higgins with Kasey Chambers, Jon Stevens, Kyle Lionhart, live music, Mel Dyer, Mick Thomas, Midnight Oil, Mundi Mundi Bash, Pierce Brothers, Richard Clapton, Russell Morris, Sarah McLeod, Tex Perkins & Tim Rogers, The Black Sorrows, The Buckleys, The Rolling Stones Review Starring: Adalita, The Wolfe Brothers, Wedding Parties Anything

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Zoot Australian Tour Cancelled

by Paul Cashmere

The Zoot Australian tour has been officially cancelled after being postponed a number of times due to Covid.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, Beeb Birtles, Darry Cotton, Little River Band, Rick Brewer, Rick Springfield, rock, Russell Morris, The Ferrets, Zoot

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