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The Cream of The Crate – Record #40: MPD LTD and The Wild Side Of Life

"Whatever we aimed to achieve, we achieved about 400% ahead of schedule...."(Mike Brady - MPD LTD) Album Cover This is number forty in the series...

Cream of The Crate – Album #14

“You can boo me and you can make fun of me, but you all paid your money to see me because you love me” This...

Cream of The Crate: Album # 184 – The Doobie Brothers: The Best of The Doobie Brothers

"We were the epitome of the hard-working. hard livin' rock & roll band."(Pat Simmons - Doobie Brothers) "The Doobie Brothers are a mainstream rock band...

Cream of The Crate # 180 – Flowers: Icehouse

“Icehouse LP a stunner for Flowers."(Mark Trevorrow - The Sun October 15, 1980) "The album is replete with killer material." (Bruce Laird - Beat December...

Cream of The Crate – Noeleen Batley: Little Treasure [The Festival Files Vol. 1]

“This is the first collection of her work to be released and can certainly be said to be long overdue."(Glenn A. Baker - liner...

Cream of The Crate – Chain: Two Of A KInd

“One of Australia's best known blues bands."(Craig Harris - Allmusic) "The blues-inspired genius of Chain."(Jane Rocca - The Weekly Review November 2012 ) "Whilst many of...

Cream of The Crate #168 – David Bowie: Ziggy Stardust [The Motion Picture] – Dedicated to the passing of a great artist

“It’s an experimental record, in the sense that Bowie was trying out an unknown formula."(uncut.co.uk) "The strength of Ziggy lies in its completeness."(BBC Music 2002) "With...

Krozier & The Generator – “Tranceformer”: Available again after 34 years

Geoff Krozier, also known as Jeff Crozier, is a true legend in Australian music, music folklore and magic. Known for his absolutely amazing and often...

Cream of The Crate: Album # 160 – Ray Brown And The Whispers: Hits & More 1965 – 1968

"One of Australia's hottest bands of the mid-60's." (Album liner notes) "With his good looks and boyish charm, Ray Brown was up there with Billy...

Cream of The Crate: Album # 155- Billy Thorpe: Tangier

"Thorpe is in fine voice and it will be enough for many to hear that much missed vocal again." The Australian - Arts October...
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Thunderpussy Drops New Anthem “I Can Do Better”

Are you ready to have your musical world rocked? Because Thunderpussy is back and loyal to their name, they're bringing the thunder like never...

BILLIE EILISH announces HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR

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Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.