Iggy Pop

21 hours ago | whatsmyscene.com | Iggy Pop |Patti Smith |Joe Strummer |Ian Brown |Mary Boukouvalas

Bronx native, Ross Friedman AKA Ross The Boss, is a household name in the world of Heavy Metal and Punk. From his early beginnings forming THE DICTATORS in New York and releasing a slew of albums with this band, who always gave THE RAMONES a run for their money… to his headlining chart topping glory days in MANOWAR. Ross’ career has always been one to follow, including some killer albums with DEATH DEALER, a band formed by our fellow Australian Stu Marshall.

21 hours ago | whatsmyscene.com | Iggy Pop |Patti Smith |Joe Strummer |Ian Brown |Mary Boukouvalas

ZZ TOP, “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” has been at it for well over a half century, delivering rock, blues and boogie on the road and in the studio to millions of devoted fans. With classic songs such as “Sharp Dressed Man”, “Legs” and “Gimme Me All Your Lovin” and iconography as distinctive as their sound, ZZ TOP is virtually synonymous with beards, hotrod cars, spinning guitars and that magic keychain, all of which transcend geography and language.

21 hours ago | whatsmyscene.com | Iggy Pop |Patti Smith |Joe Strummer |Ian Brown |Mary Boukouvalas

For Thorogood and his longtime band – Jeff Simon (drums, percussion), Bill Blough (bass guitar), Jim Suhler (rhythm guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone) – the power to rock audiences has been both battle cry and creed since the beginning. It’s on stage that George & The Destroyers flip the switch delivering their signature hits “Get A Haircut”, “I Drink Alone”, “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer”, “Move It On Over”, “Who Do You Love” and the definitive badass anthem “Bad To The Bone”.

2 weeks ago | whatsmyscene.com | Iggy Pop |Patti Smith |Joe Strummer |Ian Brown |Mary Boukouvalas

Winger ignited Melbourne’s 170 Russell with a powerhouse performance as part of their Farewell Tour, marking their first and final Australian show with the original lineup. The band delivered a setlist that spanned their career, featuring hits like “Seventeen,” “Miles Away,” and “Headed for a Heartbreak,” alongside dynamic solos from guitarists Reb Beach and John Roth. The evening was a nostalgic journey for fans, celebrating Winger’s enduring legacy in the hard rock scene.​

4 weeks ago | whatsmyscene.com | Iggy Pop |Patti Smith |Joe Strummer |Ian Brown |Mary Boukouvalas

The Stranglers, The Forum, 22nd March 2025 by Mary BoukouvalasOn March 22, 2025, The Stranglers delivered a memorable performance at Melbourne’s Forum Theatre as part of their ‘Fifty Years In Black’ anniversary tour. Celebrating five decades of their influential career, the band captivated the audience with a dynamic set that showcased their evolution from punk origins to a more nuanced sound.​ Mary is a photographer and a writer, specialising in music.