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Marlena Katene

Live Review: The Chicks | Sirromet Wines | Sunday 22 October 2023

They say things are always bigger in Texas. Seeing The Chicks in concert for the first time, I finally understand what this saying means. Big vocals, a solid backing band, and the most energetic big crowd, who were ready to be entertained nonstop...

Marlena Katene

October 2023

Music

‘Cruel Intentions - the 90s Musical’: Meet Daniel Erbacher

‘Cruel Intentions - the Musical’ runs at HOTA until 28 January. Tickets here

Marlena Katene

January 2023

Blank Street Press

Bluesfest 2022: Day 5 Highlights

Words by Marlena Katene Photography by Simone Gorman-Clark Juzzie Smith When I hear the name Juzzy Smith, my mind automatically thinks of his raw warm vocal talent and his one-man-band busking days, playing up to six instruments at once. I first...

Marlena Katene

April 2022

Blank Street Press

Bluesfest 2022: Day 4 Highlights

Bluesfest Byron Bay Day 4

Marlena Katene

April 2022

Blank Street Press

Bluesfest 2022: Day 1 + 2 Highlights

The 33rd Byron Bay Bluesfest kicked off on Thursday with a bang and it was hard to believe we were actually here about to celebrate 5 days of live muisic at this iconic festival that due to lovely COVID, had many false starts but had now finally...

Marlena Katene

April 2022

Blank Street Press

Bluesfest 2022: Day 3 Highlights

Words by Marlena Katene Photography by Simone Gorman-Clark Day three here we go.... Casey Barnes Our local Gold Coaster Casey Barnes performed for his first time at Bluesfest on the Crossroads stage, and a loyal group of fans who have followed his...

Marlena Katene

April 2022