Foo Fighters - Acer Arena, 2 May 2008
Fans young and old converge to witness Dave Grohl and Co. tear the roof off Sydney's Acer Arena.

James Blunt - Sydney Entertainment Centre, 3 May 2008
James Blunt stepped onto the stage in a suit, but it wasn't long before his jacket was off and he had the piano stool rolling across the stage.

The Essential Festival - Gaelic Theatre, 25 April 2008
Major and international bands topped the bill, but the money was on the local contingent for this enjoyable day in the depths of the Gaelic.

Salmonella Dub - Metro Theatre, 19 April 2008
New Zealand's Salmonella Dub bring their dub-heavy vibes to Sydney with support from local act Budspells.

Matchbox 20 - Sydney Entertainment Centre, 17 April 2008
Matchbox 20 is back in Australia for their Exile on Mainstream greatest hits tour - and it's going to be a corker.

Air - Sydney Opera House, 6 April 2008
The charming French duo present an audio/visual experience that needs only to be described as "tres magnifique".

Modest Mouse - Big Top, Luna Park, 3 April 2008
Modest Mouse got the crowd roaring at their only Sydney side-show.

Roisin Murphy - Metro Theatre, 2 April 2008
Those who'd been dazzled by Roisin Murphy's glamorous performance at the V Festival already knew they'd be in for something a little more special. Right they were.

Maroon 5 - Acer Arena, 4 April 2008
With a set packed full of their ultra-smooth hits, the California five-piece left weakened knees and fluttering hearts in their wake.

The Jesus & Mary Chain - Enmore Theatre, 2 April 2008
Time heals all wounds, but it also does strange things to bands such as The Jesus & Mary Chain, who have returned after a lengthy absence.

Duran Duran - Sydney Entertainment Centre, 28 March 2008
Never ones to do things on a small scale, Duran Duran pull out all the stops on their return to a happy hunting ground.

Sinead O'Connor - State Theatre, March 26, 2008
Sinead O'Connor performed her third Sydney concert to a nearly full audience, testament that this much-anticipated Australian tour has been well-received by her fans.

The Smashing Pumpkins - Hordern Pavilion, 27 March 2008
The highly anticipated return of the Smashing Pumpkins was as expected: classic tunes and a very healthy dose of self-indulgence from the legendary Billy Corgan.

V Festival - Centennial Park, 29 March 2008
The rain may have dampened clothes but it didn't dampen spirits as V Festival outdoes itself second time around.

Ian Brown - Metro Theatre, 19 March 2008
Oozing cool out of every pore, Ian Brown shows why he's still adored 20 years after that debut.

Ray Davies - Enmore Theatre, 17 March 2008
One of Britain's best ever song smiths doesn't disappoint with a set of tunes that could just about define the word 'classic'.

Cat Power - Enmore Theatre, 9 March 2008
With her latest album Jukebox peeling back further layers of Cat Power's talents, her live show proves she has only just tapped into the strength of her performance.

The Chemical Brothers - Sydney Entertainement Centre, 7 March 2008
Sirens sounded and fluorescent green lasers pierced the air as the big beats British duo made their way on to the stage.

St Jerome's Laneway Festival - Macquarie Park, 2 March 2008
It felt like Canadian Music Week in Sydney as the St Jerome's Laneway Festival once again took over Circular Quay.

Broken Social Scene - Manning Bar, 28 February 2008
Canadian collective Broken Social Scene brought a very special guest for their Sydney sideshow ahead of their return Laneway Festival appearance.

Rod Stewart - Acer Arena, 26 February 2008
Those moves, that voice, that hair. Even at 63, ace face Rod Stewart shows why he still leaves the others for dead.

Soundwave Festival - Sydney Park, 24 February 2008
Soundwave's awesome lineup was a calling card for fans of metal, hardcore, pop-punk and a tinge of emo, across the nation.

Sonic Youth - Enmore Theatre, 18 February 2008
The sound of Thurston Moore's angelic, discordant strumming was a familiar beginning to what lovers of Daydream Nation knew was going to be a solid 70 minutes of Sonic Youth bliss.

Iron Maiden - Acer Arena, 9 February 2008
Metal masters Iron Maiden land in Australia - in their own customised Boeing 747 no less - on their Somewhere Back in Time world tour.

Dizzee Rascal - Metro Theatre, 24 January 2008
The boy in da corner shows an overexcited Sydney crowd just why he deserved to win that Mercury Prize.

The Police - ANZ Stadium, 24 January 2008
Twenty years ago, the Police deteriorated into a septic mess of egomania and jealousy. Lucky for us, they've made amends and we got to see it before it all goes to hell again.

Big Day Out '08 - Sydney Showground, 25 January 2008
Once again it was here, the cat's pyjamas of summer festivals - The Big Day Out.

Rage Against the Machine - Sydney Entertainment Centre, 22 January 2008
Fans got exactly what they had been waiting oh-so long for as the reformed hardcore funk rockers served up a performance as satisfying as it was intense.

The National - City Recital Hall, January 22 2008
The salubrious catacombs of the City Recital Hall see The National and their long-time partners in musical crime, Clogs, in a special Sydney Festival performance.

Low - The Famous Spiegeltent, 17 January 2008
The annual Sydney Festival has afforded the emerald city the opportunity to witness a unique array of acts within the historic Spiegeltent.

Falls Festival - Lorne, 29 December 2007 - 1 January 2008 (Part 1)
What do you get when you mix unrelenting summer sunshine, a few thousand music lovers and a choice selection of acts? The first couple of days of the Falls Festival, that's what.

Falls Festival - Lorne, 29 December 2007 - 1 January 2008 (Part 2)
Just because it was the festival's last day didn't mean things got any less frantic.

Homebake - The Domain, 8 December, 2007
Homebake successfully kicked off the summer festival season with its annual celebration of Australian music, as the Domain was transformed into the Lady's Lounge.

My Chemical Romance - Sydney Entertainment Centre, 30 November 2007
New Jersey's own pin-up boys for the eye-linered generation, MCR brought pyro-packed punk to Sydney.

Fat Freddy's Drop - Enmore Theatre, 3rd November 2007
Fat Freddy's Drop captured the minds and feet of a sold-out Enmore as they shared new material, re-worked crowd favourites and got the people skanking.

Ten Years in the Trenches - Metro Theatre, 2 November 2007
Acts past and present line up to blow the candles out with Ivy League as the record label celebrates its first decade.

Crowded House - Sydney Entertainment Centre, 5 November 2007
After a farewell to the world that is still talked about in revered tones more than a decade later, the Crowdies don't dream it's over.

The Lime Spiders - Gaelic Theatre, 3 November 2007
The definitive line-up of the legendary Lime Spiders return and reform for a series of shows celebrating their first album in nearly 20 years.

Justin Timberlake - Acer Arena, 31 October 2007
Tequila shots, lap dancers and words that'd make your nanna blush - Justin Timberlake puts on more than your average pop show.

Josh Pyke - Enmore Theatre, 27 October 2007
Looking around the Enmore it was great to see that a local act with genuine talent could fill one of Sydney's most well known venues to capacity.

Ben Lee - Metro Theatre, 23 October 2007

Legs 11 - The Domain, 26 October 2007
Last year's inaugural Legs 11 concert spawned a larger, rowdier gathering this time around - the more support the merrier when the message is of such great significance.

Talib Kweli - Enmore Theatre, 12 October 2007
Having visited Australia only last year as part of the Blazin' tour, Talib Kweli returned on his own headlining tour to make audiences stand up and 'Listen'.

Good Charlotte - Hordern Pavilion, 11 October 2007
Packed from front to back with various generations of Good Charlotte fans, Sydney's Hordern Pavilion became one big heaving mass at any sign of movement from the stage.

Hard-Fi - Metro Theatre, 3 October 2007
Combining a sound and attitude from the past with the spirit of now, Hard-Fi rally the masses during their brief visit.

Peabody - Spectrum, 7 October 2007
The new four-pronged Peabody takes to the Spectrum stage, launching their latest EP The Devil for Sympathy.

Fall Out Boy - Acer Arena, 26 September 2007
Returning once again to tantalise teenage girls and woo fans, Fall Out Boy hit the stage and deliver everything they're famed for.

Hollie Smith - The Vanguard, 3 October 2007

1990s - Gaelic Theatre, 27 September 2007
Take some Yummy Fur, the power of a V-Twin, the sugary sweetness of Cookies and you have the 1990s.

Snow Patrol - Acer Arena, 7 September 2007
Snow Patrol kicked off the Australian part of the Eyes Open tour at a very well-attended Acer Arena.

Stereo Total - York Theatre, 12 September 2007
Scrumptious Euro-duo Stereo Total shimmy into Sydney for a special concert celebrating German (and musical) innovation.

Powderfinger & Silverchair - Acer Arena, 10 September 2007
The Across the Great Divide tour rolls into Sydney as two of Australia's biggest bands combine for a slew of stadium shows.

Ice Cube - Enmore Theatre, 27 August 2007
Coming straight outta Compton, a crazy mother f***er named Ice Cube finally made it back to Australia to make us Laugh Now, Cry Later .

Ryan Adams & The Cardinals - Enmore Theatre, 23 August 2007
Despite tireless audience efforts, Ryan Adams and the Cardinals ignored audience requests to play 'Turn the Lights On'.

John Butler Trio - Hordern Pavilion, 17 August 2007
Jabiluka t-shirts, Adidas sneaks, the scent of CK1 streaming through the Hordern's gates... yes, John Butler has crossed over.

Bob Dylan - Sydney Entertainment Centre, 15 August 2007
Never one to rest on his laurels, Bob Dylan shows why he is still one of the most unique artists of our time.

The Shins, Enmore Theatre, 9 August 2007
One of the most talked about groups of the moment showed just why they'll change your life.

Splendour in the Grass (Day 2) - Belongil Fields Byron Bay, 5 August 2007
The sun was shining, the sky was blue, but given Splendour's muddy history, it was safe to say that punters were a little dubious that the weather would hold out.

The Long Blondes - Metro Theatre, 4 August 2007
Bloc Party Schmoc Party. The real fun was on the other side of town as another Britpop power group glammed it up.

Splendour in the Grass (Day 1) - Belongil Fields Byron Bay, 4 August 2007
The heavens held out for the first time in a long time as the masses made the trip to Byron to enjoy two days of sun and music in the grass and not the mud, for a change.

Ash - Metro Theatre, 2 August 2007
Leaner and meaner, the Irish trio delve deep into their back catalogue for a set of sing-alongs and surprises.

Gotye - Metro Theatre, 29 July 2007
Gotye's genre-defying tunes captured the hearts of many at his sold-out gig at The Metro.

Christina Aguilera - Acer Arena, 25 July 2007
Fans of Christina were finally treated to a spectacular show by the lady who has gone from crass to class.

Mia Dyson - The Factory Theatre, 06 July 2007
One of Australia's finest blues singer-songwriters rocked and rolled a receptive audience with an impressive slide guitar technique and that voice.

Alice Cooper - Enmore Theatre, 6 July 2007
An Alice Cooper show could comprise anything from music, murder and monsters, but who would've ever anticipated how utterly rocking it would be.

Dinosaur Jr - Metro Theatre, 08 July 2007
Back from Beyond, Dinosaur Jr proved they're not long-lost fossils of rock.

Sarah Blasko - Annandale Hotel, 01 July 2007
On Sunday night Sarah Blasko utterly bewitched a brimming Annandale Hotel, and in the process netted at least one new fan.

Rocket Science - Annandale Hotel, 29 June 2007
Rocket Science relaunch for their first Sydney show in more than two years, taking flight in the Annandale Hotel.

Anberlin - Manning Bar, 12 June 2007
Some say emo, others say indie - US bands Anberlin and Copeland bring elements of both genres. Not to mention hoardes of fans eager for some of the bands' moody tunes.

Take 2 - Soho, 08 June 2007
From the strength of the line-up alone, Take 2 sounded like a truly live and much-needed night.

Wanda Jackson - Gaelic Theatre, 9 June 2007
"In 1954, one woman changed music history." A crowd resembling the extras for American Graffiti lapped up the enduring legacy of the queen of rock.

Radio Birdman - Annandale Hotel, 14 June 2007
Radio Birdman playing at the Annandale Hotel is almost a homecoming gig, having recorded Radios Appear just up the road in the famed Trafalgar Studios.

Sloan - Spectrum, 08 June 2007
With a formidable live reputation, expectations amongst fans were running high for Sloan's first Sydney show.

The View - Metro Theatre, 08 June 2007
They may be only wee lads but The View show they're a band worthy of their sharp ascent to stardom.

Beasts of Bourbon - Metro Theatre, 2 June 2007
The Beasts return to the road and are back at their brooding best unleashing songs from their latest album Little Animals.

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Enmore Theatre, 23 May 2007
One of the more prominent self-made success stories of recent times finally makes it to Australia for some affirmative applauding.

Pop Levi - Annandale Hotel, 03 June 2007
Pop Levi and his Women pretty much have a hold on all things sexy, sweaty and smooth - for the time being, anyway.

Powderfinger - Four Seasons Hotel Ballroom, 30 May 2007
It is very rare that someone opens the door for you upon entering a gig - let alone being able to purchase emblazoned scuffs at the merch desk.

New Estate - Factory Theatre, 17 May 2007
Those who clocked in for a night at the Factory were treated to offerings from New Estate's latest album.

Silverchair - Enmore Theatre, 10 May 2007
With a career spanning 14 years, Silverchair proved to fans and critics alike that they're back and tighter than ever.

Wolf & Cub - Gaelic Theatre, 04 May 2007
On the back of their US tour supporting fellow wolfish rockers, Wolfmother, Wolf & Cub return to Sydney's Gaelic Theatre with their trademark tirade of dirty-yet-epic rock sounds.

Herbie Hancock - State Theatre, April 23 2007
A living legend, Hancock proved why he's still as relevant in the jazz-funk scene as ever after half a century in the business.

Paul Stanley - Enmore Theatre, 16 April 2007
The Starchild goes without the trademark make-up as he struts his stuff in support of a new solo album.

Wilco - Enmore Theatre, April 21 2007
Wilco return with a reputation as one of the finest live bands in the world which they did nothing to diminish.

Southern Roots Festival, Royal Hobart Showground, 7 April 2007
The Southern Roots Festival started with a bang, with more than 10,000 people inundating the Royal Hobart Showgrounds for a life-changing line-up of bands.

John Mayer - Sydney Entertainment Centre, 12 April 2007
Everyone knows that wonderland is for kids, and these days, Mayer is a man.

Amos Lee - The Basement, March 28 2007
Transforming Sydney's Basement into a Southern blues bar, Amos Lee played an intimate show rife with wit and sincerity.

Joss Stone - Enmore Theatre, 3 April 2007
She's got quite a set of lungs, but like all 19 year olds, Joss Stone is obsessed with her boyfriend, his name? Music.

The Great Escape - Day Three, 8 April 2007
It may have been the closing day, but these kids didn't wind down, making the most of the musical feast until the very last moment.

The Great Escape - Day Two, 7 April 2007
With one day of The Great Escape down and one to go, the rain, mud and booze started to blur the lines between carnie and cool.

The Great Escape - Day One, 6 April 2007
Worlds collide at The Great Escape. The three-day event sits comfortably in the space between kooky carnie convention and a showcase of Australia's scenester elite.

Deerhoof - Factory Theatre, 3 April 2007
Deerhoof return to Australia after touring as the hand-picked supports for the Flaming Lips and Radiohead with one less member but one more album, Friend Opportunity.

Dylan Moran - Enmore Theatre, 26 March 2007
One of the few people in the world to get wittier the more they drink, Dylan Moran had those lucky enough to catch him at the Enmore Theatre in stitches.

Phoenix - The Factory Theatre, 29 March 2007
After an extended wait, those fair Parisian fellows Phoenix finally graced our shores, playing a sold-out show to a rapturous crowd.

V Festival - Centennial Park, 31 March 2007
On a day that well and truly delivered, some acts showed they've still got what it takes while others proved why they're worth a chance.

New York Dolls - Metro Theatre, 28 March 2007
Few bands have left such an imposing and influential legacy as the Dolls, who make it to Australia 35 years after the release of their debut.

The Drones - Annandale Hotel, 24 March 2007
Fittingly, considering thier newest member, The Drones and a lot of Sydneysiders were drunk on election night where rain and noise drenched in equal measures.

Lady Sovereign - The Forum Theatre, 24 March 2007
The ever-sassy, bite-sized Lady Sovereign made for an impressive entertainer as she spat her way through grime-ridden tracks that highlighted her humour.

The Fumes - Annandale Hotel, 16 March 2007
Bringing a healthy dose of blues and beards to the Annandale stage, the Fumes left the jovial crowd screaming for more.

Kid Confucius - The Factory, 17 March 2007
Local Sydney fellas Kid Confucius are known for their potent live shows, but there was something different about the launch of their sophomore album Stripes.

Killing Heidi - The Vanguard, 13 March 2007
Killing Heidi's brother-and-sister act charmed audiences with a stripped-back performance, perfectly suited to the romantic settings of Sydney's Vanguard.

The Dears - Home, 10 March 2007
The Dears returned to Australia with their loser-chic styles and adorably sorrowful multi-instrumental sounds for another show at Home, this time as part of the new Playtime night.

Camera Obscura - Annandale Hotel, 05 March 2007
Their lyrics profess they "need all the friends they can get", but it certainly wasn't the case for these indie-popsters as they played an intimate Sydney show.

Fall Out Boy - Hordern Pavilion, 08 March 2007
They may be the pin-up boys for the MTV generation, but there's more to these guys than just pictures of their wangs.

Beasts of Bourbon - Gaelic Theatre, 08 March 2007
Swaggering forth from the brink - overcoming broken backs and breaking stones in the big house - the Beasts prowled into town with their latest album.

MxPx - Gaelic Theatre, 01 February 2007
Punk is alive and kicking, tattooed and pierced. MxPx proved their pop-punk tunes still hit the right note.

Peter, Bjorn & John - Metro Theatre, 02 March 2007
Sydneysiders were in for a pleasant surprise in the form of a tighter-than-tight performance when this Stockholm trio stepped onto the Metro stage.

Dub Syndicate - Factory Theatre Sydney, 22 February 2007
Dub Syndicate brought Jamaica to Marrickville for the night with an all-star dub/reggae line-up from the days of Studio One.

Love Is All - Factory Theatre, 03 March 2007
The quirky Swedish indie fivesome made the most of a decidedly scant crowd with a stage presence impossible not to love.

Nikola Sarcevic - Annandale Hotel, 24 February 2007
One can only hope it isn't too long before Nikola Sarcevic returns, by himself or with the rest of the Millencolin guys.

St Jeromes Laneway Festival - Macquarie Park, 04 March 2007
The delightful Laneway festival made its way back to Sydney with a swag of the world's finest indie and rock'n'roll bands in tow.

The Bronx - Annandale Hotel, 28 February, 2007
The Bronx are back and badder than ever. The LA five-piece blew away a sold-out Annandale crowd with their take-no-prisoners punk style.

NOFX - Big Top, Luna Park, 22 February 2007
A night of madness and mayhem was in store for the NOFX show. And that's what was delivered.

Damien Rice - Enmore Theatre, 22 February 2007
He might not be snap happy, but Damien Rice captivated the audience at the Enmore Theatre and proved he's as gutsy as he is gentle.

Soundwave Festival - Sydney Park, 25 February 2007
In a flurry of wind and rain, Mohawks and stove-pipe jeans joined the fray at Soundwave, a festival sporting some of the world's biggest punk acts.

Jenny Wilson - Factory Theatre, 15 February 2007
So you like Swedish sounds, yah? Introducing Jenny Wilson and her band of merry women (and one dude), the group responsible for filling Sydney's Factory Theatre with their adorable electro-poppy sounds.

Evanescence - Sydney Ent. Centre, 17 February 2007
Could Amy Lee and co live up to the expectations of their dedicated Sydney fans?

Good Vibrations - Centennial Park, 17 February 2007
As thousands of music junkies made their way into Centennial Park for a day of festivities, the question on each one of their lips was who the mystery act would be.

Boyz II Men - Big Top @ Luna Park, 14 February 2007
On Valentine's Day, what better way to win the good graces of a woman than to take her to see a group who seem to know a hell of a lot about love?

Angus & Julia Stone - The Vanguard, 06 February 2007
Whimsical brother-and-sister duo Angus & Julia Stone brought their prized collection of instruments and heartbreakingly beautiful songs to the cosy Vanguard stage.

Candle Records Farewell Concert - Metro Theatre, 09 February 2007
The usually buoyant and joyous annual celebration of Candle Records artists is somewhat of a wake, mourning the closing of the label after 13 years.

Kasabian - Palace Nightclub, 1 February 2007
The likely lads from Leicester live up to the promise of being one of the summer's 'must see' tourists.

Spank Rock - Metro Theatre, 24 January 2007
Meet the Spank Rock Sound System. Confused a little? Don't worry, you're not alone, the crowd at Wednesday night's Spank Rock show were just as confused as you.

Eric Clapton - Sydney Entertainment Centre, 29 January 2007
EC was back in Sydney to remind us all again of how unlucky we have been to wait 17 years to be graced by his presence.

Big Day Out 2007 - Homebush Bay, 25 January 2007
With another successful year under their belt, Big Day Out organisers can give themselves a pat on the back - the weather held out, the kids were happy and the flag issue was a non-issue.

Leo - Becks Festival Bar, 11 Jan 2007
Les Hurlements d'Leo, otherwise known as Leo, caused a stir at the Hyde Park Barracks with their cocktail of jazz, punk, ska and madness.

Loene Carmen, Gareth Liddiard & Mike Noga - Annandale Hotel - January 18 2007
Australia's Queen of the Underground brings a preview of her new album Rock N Roll Tears to the Annandale with unplugged Drones in support .

The Veils - Gaelic Theatre, 9 January 2007
The Veils have a rather tumultuous past and a wistfully sorrowful set-list to match.

M Ward - Metro Theatre, Jan 5 2007
Portland's rocking Blues export M Ward made plenty of noise at Sydney's Metro Theatre, and it was on for young and old alike.

The Twilight Singers - Metro Theatre, January 13 2007
Former Afghan Whig Greg Dulli bought his Twilight Singers to Australia for the first time, with a bit of help from musical mate Mark Lanegan.

Cansei de Ser Sexy - Bar Broadway, 2 January, 2007
Brazil's hottest new export Cansei de Ser Sexy steamed up the Bar Broadway's stage on Tuesday night before an eager crowd of Sydney indie electro hipsters.

Peats Ridge Festival - Glenworth Valley, 29 - 31 Dec 2006
An eclectic mix of families, cool kids and hippies made the journey into Glenworth Valley for a weekend of music and merriment to bring in the new year.

Falls Festival - Lorne, 29 December 2006 - 1 January 2007
Falls Festival is a looooong party these days, so you'd better bring your friends, a reliable paddock basher and some warm-up music.

Datarock - Home, December 8, 2006
Norway's zaniest musical export proved there's more to them than just matching tracksuits and co-ordinated aerobics moves.

Band of Horses - Gaelic Theatre, 09/12/2006
Band of Beards, I mean, Horses may not have played to a capacity crowd at the Gaelic Theatre, but they played their little hearts out nonetheless.

Homebake 2006 - The Domain, 02/12/2006
So, wet socks and hailstones aside, Homebake served up another delicious day of brilliant Aussie music.

Teddy Thompson - The Basement, 21 Nov 2006
With no props or polish, real troubadour Teddy Thompson held the audience at the Basement in the palm of his hand with his English humour and raw talent.

The Datsuns - Gaelic Theatre, 21 November 2006
The long-haired rock monsters from New Zealand prove they have lost little of their riff-heavy power with a blistering performance.

Breakestra - The Forum, 17 Nov 2006
Clearly not a band for the faint-hearted, Breakestra kept a very happy bunch of stone cold funk fans dancing til they could dance no more.

Eddy Current Suppression Ring - The Hopetoun Hotel, 18 November 2006
Sometimes great gigs just happen on their own. In this case, no expectations, no fanfare, no hype - just three particularly good bands playing the Hoey on a sticky Sydney Saturday night.

Guitar Wolf - Marquee Club, 10 November 2006
Jet rock: a pure style that combines elements of surf rock, punk rock and rock'n'roll. Guitar Wolf: seminal creators of the aforementioned style.

Pearl Jam - Acer Arena, 7 November 2006
US grunge rockers Pearl Jam played some old favourites while rockin' out to some of their new tunes at their opening show in Sydney.

Al Duvall & Singing Sadie - The Barber Shop, October 6
Al Duvall tours Australia for the first time, teaming up with local show stopper Singing Sadie for the Fatal Shore Follies tour.

ARIA Awards - Sydney Acer Arena, 29 October 2006
Pull up a seat and enjoy the 2006 ARIAs - yourGigs style.

Urge Overkill - Metro Theatre, 27 October 2006
After a decade long absence, Urge Overkill dusted off the purple velvet suits and took to the stage to show Australia they've still got it.

Legs 11 - The Domain Sydney, 27 October 2006
A glorious spring dusk and the circling resident bats welcomed the crowd to The Domain for the inaugural Legs 11 Festival.

Taste Of Chaos - Sydney Entertainment Centre, 14 October 2006
Punk, dead? Never. Metal, mundane? You've got to be kidding! The Taste Of Chaos Tour took over Sydney's Entertainment Centre, playing to an (almost) capacity crowd and proving there is more than a little life left in these genres.

Because of Ghosts - The Kirk, October 21
Because of Ghosts return to Sydney to launch The Tomorrow We Were Promised Yesterday in an imposing restored church, bringing Aleks & the Ramps along for the ride.

Fat Freddy's Drop - The Forum, 15 Oct 2006
A night that thoroughly restored faith in Sydney's live music scene and the ability of punters to get genuinely excited about genuine talent

The Presidents of the United States of America - Metro Theatre, 22 October 2006
A rad return for pop-rockin' trio The Presidents of the United States of America (PUSA), as they Love Everybody at the Metro Theatre in Sydney.

Gersey - @Newtown, October 6

Tim Rogers & Tex Perkins - Annandale Hotel, 15 September 2006
Australian rock icons, Tim Rogers and Tex Perkins, join forces touring the country, playing songs and telling tales from their new album My Better Half.

Okkervil River - @Newtown, 7 September 2006
The Black Sheep Boys flowed down the River of Broken Dreams, to bring their full band back to Australia.

Ben Folds with the SSO - Opera House, 6 September 2006
Proving violins and swearing can go hand in hand, Ben Folds put a new twist on some old favourites.

The Vines - Annandale Hotel, 5 September 2006
If anyone tells you The Vines are a spent force, they obviously haven't seen them play live recently.

Midnight Juggernauts - Gaelic Theatre, 2 September 2006
It was a festival of fringes as four of Australia's "It" bands took to the stage.

The Herd - Enmore Theatre, 26 August 2006
Delivering high quality Australian hip hop, The Herd (all eight of them), stampeded their way through the Enmore Theatre, filling both the stage and the night with entertainment.

The Mess Hall - Annandale Hotel, 24 August 2006
Prior to embarking on the North American tour with Australian rock connoisseurs Wolfmother, The Mess Hall assume one of their most notorious stage spots - the Annandale - and keep it real, country rockified style.

Gerling - Rebel Rebel, 19 August 2006
Who's your daddy? It should be one (if not all) of the boys from Gerling. From beginning to end they rocked Rebel Rebel with their eclectic mix of electro pop.

Jet - Enmore Theatre, 17 August 2006
It's been a long time between drinks but Jet finally give us a taste of their long-awaited second LP Shine On.