John Brewster of The Angels fame is in the car with his son Harry when he joins us on Glam Chat.

Brewster is a verifiable veteran of the music industry, having formed The Angels in Adelaide with his brother Rick some fifty years ago.

The Angels, along with Cold Chisel, Paul Kelly, and Sia, have also recently been announced as one of the four world-renowned, South Australian artists to have a CBD laneway renamed in their honour.

“We formed The Angels in Adelaide so it’s really appropriate,” says Brewster, who seems deservedly chuffed with the announcement.

John and his brother Rick are the longest standing members of The Angels, both having grown up with a passion for music, although their tastes differed. As of 2013, John’s son, Sam Brewster, has played bass guitar in the band, and John’s younger son, Harry, will be standing in for Rick at an upcoming New Year’s Eve show.

Since the inception of The Angels, the Brewsters have enjoyed an extensive touring life, accompanying the likes of ACDC and David Bowie. In fact, The Angels were selected as special guests on Bowie’s first Australian tour.

“He chose the band because he liked our music,” John says.

When I ask if he has a standout memory from that particular tour, John is very sure of his answer.

“David Bowie had a night off in Sydney, so we did our own show,” he says. “We had it jam packed with 1800 people … we started the first number and then we saw these people walking down … and they stood right in front of the band and it was David Bowie and his entire band. They stood and watched the whole show.”

So, what’s next for The Angels?

“We’re about 75 percent finished on a new album,” says John.

Then, of course, there’s the upcoming Red Hot Summer tour, which features four SA dates. The Angels will also be playing a sideshow at The Gov on Monday, January 10.

I ask John if he has a favourite place to eat when he’s in his hometown and he doesn’t hesitate.

“Godi La Vita,” he says. “They do the best gnocchi in Adelaide I think.”

For tickets to the Red Hot Summer tour, see here.

For tickets to the sideshow at The Gov, see here.

Your host for this episode is Lucy Brewer.

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This year, Live is celebrating 25 years since the release of their iconic Throwing Copper album.

Lead singer and rhythm guitarist, Ed Kowalczyk, has recently come off Live’s Summer world tour, for which the band was joined by Bush and Our Lady Peace.

In 2020, the renowned rock band will be travelling to Adelaide for Under the Southern Stars. The line-up is also set to feature Bush and Stone Temple Pilots, as well as Rose Tattoo and Electric Mary.

“I think the festival atmosphere of this concert line-up is going to be really cool,” Kowalczyk says.

Since reuniting in late 2016, Live has enjoyed a return to touring life, with the original lineup, along with two additional members.

“It’s nice when you actually get to a city and have a day or two off,” Kowalczyk says.

When asked about the reunion, and what it has meant for Live, Kowalczyk is reflective.

“The demand for the band has been astronomical since the reunion in 2016,” he says.

“I love it. I mean, it never gets old.”

Since the reunion, Live has released a new EP, Local 717, and more new music is in the works.

“Next year, we’re looking forward to, after our trip down under, being able to really move into the studio … we haven’t released a full length album for many years, so we’re excited to get to work on that,” Kowalczyk comments.

During their career, Live has achieved seven Top 5 albums in Australia, three of which topped the charts at #1 for a total of ten weeks.

“I get to do my hobby for a living,” says Kowalczyk.

Under the Southern Stars will be in Adelaide in Bonython Park on April 13 2020 (Easter Monday). 

Tickets are available at www.underthesouthernstars.com.au

Your host for this episode is Kelly Noble.

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Nearly a decade after visiting Adelaide to play Future Music in 2011, Fatboy Slim is heading back to South Australia in 2020, to perform at Glenelg Beach on Saturday February 1st. It’s one of only four dates on his Australian tour, which also sees Sydney, Perth and Melbourne lined up for a massive night with the iconic DJ.

He’ll be joined at all shows 2manydjs, aka David and Stephen Dewaele of Soulwax(DJ set). Other artists are yet to be confirmed.

Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, sat down and had a chat with Glam Adelaide, for our podcast Glam Chat, to discuss his upcoming tour, his Right Here Right Now Greta Thunberg remix, and his side hustles.

Saturday 1 February
Glenelg Beach | Adelaide, SA
ticketmaster.com.au| Ph: 136 100
With special guests 2manydjs (DJ set)
Other artists to be confirmed

Other great Glam Chat podcasts include interviews with Gavin Rossdale (Bush), Dita Von Teese, Hayden James, Andy Van, George Alice, Pete Murray, Ella Hooper (Killing Heidi), Matt Agnew and Rachael Leahcar.

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