This 12-part series, hosted by Mark Lizotte, aka Diesel, revisits some brilliant Australian rock and pop concerts, exploring the intriguing stories behind them and what specifically made each show so special. By talking to people who were there; band members, tour managers, authors and musicians from other bands, Mark sheds light on the special circumstances that led to each of the concerts featured, becoming such extraordinary, memorable events. Through Mark’s terrific understanding of songwriting, performance and music history, the viewer is transported on a journey of musical discovery. Viewers get to hear recollections from people who were there, including the fascinating behind-the-scenes circumstances that combined to create these exceptional evenings. Each concert is unforgettable and unique due to a distinct set of circumstances, and Mark Lizotte helps us to re-experience these distinctive musical moments with insight and a healthy dose of curiosity, irreverence and wit.
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Air Date: 2024-10-04
After 10 years, Cold Chisel call it quits and embark on a farewell tour called The Last Stand, culminating in a final...
Air Date: 2024-11-02
In 2013, legendary songwriters Paul Kelly and Neil Finn get together to deliver a moving performance at the Sydney Op...
Air Date: 2024-11-02
In 2017, led by the inimitable Iva Davies, Icehouse put on a stunning 40th anniversary show among the grape vines of ...
Air Date: 2024-11-09
In 2004, Tina Arena performs all the songs she helped write, using her voice to great effect during a performance at ...
Air Date: 2024-11-09
In 2018, The Angels join an orchestra and choir to perform the Symphony of Angels at the Adelaide Festival Centre.
Air Date: 2024-11-16
In 2006, 21-year-old gifted singer-songwriter Missy Higgins overcomes her nerves to deliver a captivating performance...
Air Date: 2024-11-16
In 2006, The Living End perform an explosive show at the Festival Hall, making amends for the last time they played t...
Air Date: 2024-11-23
In 2008, Mark Lizotte and his band Diesel put on an extraordinary show at The Palms at the Crown Casino in Melbourne....
Air Date: 2024-11-23
In 2003, alternative rock/post-grunge band Grinspoon played a series of blistering concerts at the Enmore Theatre in ...
Air Date: 2024-11-30
On May 23, 2005, the Hoodoo Gurus play a one-night-only gig at the Powerhouse Museum as part of the Sydney Vivid Fest...
Air Date: 2024-12-07
Legendary musician Richard Clapton puts on a terrific show for a crowd of music industry insiders while recording his...
Air Date: 2024-12-07
Kev Carmody and a bunch of esteemed musicians gather at the Sydney State Theatre in 2008 for a terrific show celebrat...