Interview
In Studio
Chris Pearson
Wed 22 May 2024 09:00
It's Radio Festival here at PBS, where our announcers share their passion for this community-driven radio station. Join Helen on Roots of Rhythm as she chats with special guest Chris Pearson, exploring all things PBS.
Interview
In Studio
Billy Pinnell
Wed 22 May 2024 10:00
Former music director, music journalist and radio presenter Billy Pinnell comes into the studio to share his wisdom and words about PBS on Roots and Rhythm. Join Helen on Roots and Rhythm as she chats with Billy Pinnell about this powerful community-driven radio station.
Interview
In Studio
Lyndelle Wilkinson & Claire Stuchbery
Thu 23 May 2024 13:00
on Radio City
As Radio Festival kicks off at PBS 106.7FM, our announcers share their deep-seated love for this community-driven radio station. Tune into Radio City as Crispi chats with announcers Lyndelle from The Afterglow and Claire from Firewater about their passion for PBS and how the good people of Melbourne can keep our station alive!
Interview
In Studio
Kristen Solury, Rodney Shah
Thu 23 May 2024 20:00
It's Radio Festival at PBS106.7FM and Phil from Sunglasses After Dark brings in special guests Kristen Solury from Bleeding Black Hearts Revue and fellow PBS announcer Rodney Shah. They'll be chatting about all things PBS and how this radio station is the heart that keeps its community ticking.
Interview
In Studio
Al Boyle // Blues Arcadia
Wed 29 May 2024 09:30
Three-time Australian Blues Music Award winners Blues Arcadia are coming to Melbourne this June 1st to celebrate unleashing their second album ‘Now Or Never’. Influenced by the legendary soul of Stax and Motown, Blues Arcadia creates a unique, dirty-soul sound delivered with swagger, style, and sensitivity. Tune into Roots of Rhythm as Helen chats with frontman Al Boyle about the band’s music and upcoming show in Melbourne.
Interview
Phone
Andy Cowan
Wed 29 May 2024 10:15
Possessing a voice that invites comparison with the blues of Muddy Waters, and the soul of Ray Charles, Andy Cowan is a piano and keyboard player containing both energy and melodic beauty. His songwriting and performing skills give him a strength and quality that define him as the complete artistic entity. Tune into Roots of Rhythm as Helen chats with Andy about his new album ‘Undercover’.
Interview
Phone
Monique Pym // Reliqa
Thu 30 May 2024 00:00
Reliqa – the progressive-metal band out of Sydney that are making waves in the global metal scene. With their debut album ‘Secrets Of The Future’ soon to be released via Nuclear Blast Records, Reliqa will be tour this June and stopping by Melbourne’s Bergy Bandroom on the 15th. Tune into Tyrannocoreus as Ryan chats with lead signer Monique Pym about the band's success and their upcoming album release.
Interview
In Studio
Anthony Schulz, Vahideh Eisaei and Zoë Barry
Sun 2 Jun 2024 17:00
Ball Hanlon Schulz are playing a series of Quiet Tangents concerts at the Eleventh Hours theatre, including a collaboration with the Daftar Aval Trio on Saturday 15th June. Anthony Schulz (accordion), Vahideh Eisaiei (qanun) and Zoë Barry (bass) visit the Global Village to play some live music and to talk with Roger about the performance.
Interview
Phone
Warren Ellis // Dirty Three
Tue 4 Jun 2024 17:00
on Firewater
After twelve years, Dirty Three is back with new compositions to play and new stories to tell, marking their return to the hometown stage where it all began in 1992 at an Abbotsford pub. They don’t get together very often these days, but to see them perform is to witness three men shoulder-deep in the task. Join Claire as she chats with Warren Ellis about Dirty Three's upcoming show at the Hamer Hall during this year’s RISING Festival.
Interview
In Studio
Tommy McEwan // Louis King
Wed 5 Jun 2024 10:15
Tommy McEwan has been at the top of the Roots music scene in Australia since his first album as Louis King was released in 1996. Now performing extensively again throughout the country as Louis King and the Liars Klub, Tommy joins Helen on Roots of Rhythm to chat about his upcoming album release.
Interview
Phone
Adam Finlay, Andrew Cooke // Wildheart
Thu 6 Jun 2024 00:00
Wildheart – the hardcore-metal band who explore conversations and actions surrounding mental health, social injustice, and discrimination. Their latest single ‘Death Is All That’s Left’ highlights indigenous deaths in incarceration and how important it is for the band to fly the indigenous flag. Tune into Tyrannocoreus as Ryan chats with Adam Finlay(guitar) and Andrew Cooke(drums) about Wildheart's latest music.
Interview
In Studio
Christine Manetta
Wed 19 Jun 2024 10:15
Christine Manetta’s ‘Love Me or Leave Me - A Tribute to Nina Simone’ returns once again after two previously sold-out shows last year. Tune into Roots of Rhythm as Helen chats with Christine Manetta about the show and how she puts her own spin on these classic songs.
Interview
In Studio
Melinda Traves & David Taylor // The Great Unknown
Wed 26 Jun 2024 10:15
The Great Unknown consists of musicians from a mix of blues, country, rock and jazz backgrounds. As a result, their sound is sweet yet gritty, acoustic but electric with nods to blues and roots. Tune into Roots and Rhythm as Helen chats with Melinda Traves & David Taylor from The Great Unknown about their new album and upcoming show at Woodlands Hotel (Coburg) on July 7th.
Interview
In Studio
Floyd Thursby, Dan Witton, Harry Lye
Sun 30 Jun 2024 17:00
Floyd Thursby, an accomplished singer and guitarist, composes music across a diverse spectrum of genres and languages, including jazz, folk, and both English and Vietnamese. Floyd Thursby visits Roger on Global Village with fellow musicians Dan Witton and Harry Lye to play examples from Floyd's new album 'Every Day's Another Dance', in the lead-up to its launch at Jazzlab on Saturday, July 20th.
Past Interviews
Interview
In Studio
Blondmoss
Thu 30 Jan 2020 05:30
After closing out 2019 with his first music video, Blondmoss joins us in the studio to give us an update on his upcoming EP, and talk about his experience making music as a solo artist.
Interview
In Studio
Beastwars
Wed 29 Jan 2020 22:00
Wellington-based sludge metal heroes Beastwars take time out ahead of their show at Stay Gold to chat with Chris on Pojama People.
Interview
In Studio
Holy Serpent
Wed 29 Jan 2020 22:00
Melbourne stoner rock act Holy Serpent slither into Pojama People to talk about their show with Beast Wars at Stay Gold.
Interview
In Studio
Dan Brodie & Danny Walsh
Wed 29 Jan 2020 18:00
Dan and Danny have a chat with Lyndelle on The Afterglow about their upcoming double music video release.
Interview
In Studio
Kelly Auty
Wed 29 Jan 2020 10:00
Blues aficionado Kelly Auty drops in on Roots of Rhythm ahead of the Mornington Peninsula Blues Festival in early February.
Interview
In Studio
Fred Gesha & Emma Donovan
Wed 29 Jan 2020 08:00
Artistic Director of Yaluk-ut Festival, Fred Gesha and Emma Donovan discuss this year's program on State of the Art.
Interview
In Studio
Clowns
Tue 28 Jan 2020 18:00
on Firewater
Jake Laderman from CLOWNS chats to Claire about his band's upcoming performances on PBS Drive Live 2020, as well as on the Download Festival!
Interview
In Studio
Jason Fuller
Tue 28 Jan 2020 17:00
on Firewater
Jason Fuller from Melbourne stoner rock group Dern Rutlidge drops by ahead of their Reunion show at the Bendigo Hotel.
Interview
In Studio
Kiki Devine
Tue 28 Jan 2020 11:15
Kiki Devine from House of Devine drops past Boogie Beat Suite to chat about their performance at the Immigration Museum as part of Rainbow Effect, as part of Midsumma Festival on Friday 31 January.
Interview
In Studio
Ha Na
Mon 27 Jan 2020 18:00
on Headhunters
Ha Na comes on Headhunters to play a few songs live in studio ahead of her performance at 'We Out Here Festival' on Saturday 1st February.
Interview
In Studio
Steve Sedergreen
Mon 27 Jan 2020 11:30
on Black Wax
Pianist Steve Sedergreen stops by to visit Adam on Black Wax to have a chat about the Boroondara Gardens Jazz & Film in the park.
Interview
Phone
Trus'me
Sat 25 Jan 2020 22:15
UK label owner of Prime Numbers and techno head Trus'me chats to DJ Ides about his upcoming performance at Festival No. 23 (Feb 7-9)
Interview
In Studio
Dub FX
Sat 25 Jan 2020 17:00
Dub FX drops past Babylon Burning ahead of his album launch at the Night Cat.
Interview
In Studio
Mighty Duke and the Lords
Sat 25 Jan 2020 13:00
on Switched On
Mighty Duke and the Lords drop by Switched On ahead of their album launch.
Interview
In Studio
Zac E Tea
Fri 24 Jan 2020 08:00
Straight off the back of his first show, Zac E Tea is coming in to discuss his ambitious 12 month residency at LongPlay, and perhaps grace us with some songs live to air.
Interview
In Studio
Richard Burgman
Thu 23 Jan 2020 14:00
on Radio City
Guitarist for The Sunnyboys Richard Burgman talks about their 40th anniversary tour and concert happening at the Forum.
Interview
In Studio
Motherslug
Wed 22 Jan 2020 22:30
No strangers to PBS, Motherslug are reconnecting with Chris on Pojama People to talk about the recording of their new album.
Interview
Phone
John Garcia
Wed 22 Jan 2020 22:00
John Garcia calls into Pojama People to talk and performing with his band 'The Band Of Gold' at the Corner Hotel.
Interview
In Studio
Yawning Man
Wed 22 Jan 2020 22:00
Stoner Rock legends Yawning Man call in on Pojama People ahead of their Studio 5 session (29 January) and discuss their tour and Melbourne show
Interview
In Studio
Roots of Rhythm OZ Bushfire Relief International Appeal
Wed 22 Jan 2020 09:00
Joining Roots of Rhythm host, Helen Jennings OAM, live on air will be Geoff Achison, The McNaMarr Project, Jimi Hocking, Kerri Simpson and Alison Ferrier. Plus messages of support from Fiona Boyes, Lloyd Spiegel and Jeff Lang. Also joining the show will be a representative from Parks Victoria, with the latest news and information on the Australian bushfires, along with renown blues music presenters, Barry Maxwell and Denis 'Salty Dog' Trevarthan.