Jim Kellar

A lesson in love songs. Caught at total ease in the sanctuary of Lizotte’s nightclub, the unfettered and surprisingly unheralded Ryan McMullan delivered an honest show that once again demonstrated the strength and emotion of a rising star. https://t.co/GVwCw6HzI8

Best coffee of the week: Bank Corner. Great to see Hamish on the tools.

This Saturday Weekender publishes a great read by Alex Morris on medical marijuana. The video interview with cannabis oil user Ben Saunderson is compelling. https://t.co/osCKxbhgeK

It is not surprising that somebody from the bush can cut through the crap and reach youth who are hanging by a thread. The story of Bernie Shakeshaft in this new book, Back on Track, is a real eye opener. https://t.co/I23GjfP43F

Out today, Songs by Don Walker, a compilation of about 240 of his songs, with a few explanatory words in between. He's captured so much, he's provided the words to much of the rock'n'roll soundtrack of a generation in Australia. He's lived it, he's observed it, he's imagined it. https://t.co/dIjb3PJvxP

Great first effort on a documentary by Josh White. https://t.co/ZFuImsxGmE

I love coffee, and I really love good coffee. And I'm so happy to live in a city that knows how to serve it up. Like these guys. https://t.co/sxZoAWdTA3

Talk about versatile, as seen at the Paddington Markets in Sydney. https://t.co/ucggJ6YUlZ

There is a lot of talk in business, and in tourism. But you've got to hand it to Will Creedon when it comes to action. https://t.co/foLGaGCYWG

So it was exactly a year ago that one of Newcastle's new landmarks went up in flames. It's good to know it's on its way back. https://t.co/t1XtN1JRGe

So, I must have been the last music writer in Australia who had not met Mark Gable. What an engaging character, with a few stories to tell. https://t.co/ciWB5zmOXP

So, this cool show is coming up. She was so low key about it all... https://t.co/dxEMxAG2j7

So I’m taking a photo of a rainbow, and a gruff voice in a 4WD says, ‘Hey, come here. ‘ I ignore him yells again. I take off. He gets out, still yelling, and catches up to me. Eye to eye, he says ‘where’d you get that hat?’

As the morning commuter train pulls in to Newcastle station, the tram leaves, with 20 people on the platform watching it cruise away. Teething problems? Or stupidity...

A highlight from Ryan McMullan’s gig at Lizotte’s last night. https://t.co/N1ZRx81jIK

Ryan McMullan @ryanmcmusic is coming back to Newcastle! He's just announced a show at Lizotte's in November.