Colourful Local Identities

Journalist Bob Gordon has colourful conversations with locals from near and far. Theme: 'Spiders' by Errol H Tout (RIP). Used with permission. www.patreon.com/bobgordonplusone

Episodes

Regatta De Bloxom

May 27, 2025 • 26 mins

Ahead of RSPYS' WA shows this weekend, singer/bassist Craig Bloxom chats to Bob about taking the music of vSpy vSpy to its logical reggae conclusion.

RSPYS WA DATES
Friday, May 30, at Amplifier Bar, Saturday May 31, at The River Hotel, Margaret River, and Sunday, June 1, at the Indian Ocean Hotel.

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Talkin' Bridgetown Blues With Dave Hole

November 4, 2024 • 24 mins

Australian blues great Dave Hole chats to Bob about his lifelong relationship with the genre ahead of his appearance at the Blues At Bridgetown festival (November 8-10).

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John Butler Meets John Butler

November 3, 2024 • 21 mins

John Butler has just released his new instrumental album, Still Searching, and is embarking on a national tour with percussionists Michael Barker and Michael Boase that includes WA shows at Blues At Bridgetown (solo) on Saturday, November 9, and the Octagon Theatre on Thursday, November 14. He chats with Bob about the personal crises that led him into his present era of songwriting and performance.

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Triple Enginuity

October 4, 2024 • 29 mins

Perth rock’n’roll power trio Triple Engine release their self-titled debut album on October 25, followed by a live launch at the Milk Bar on Saturday, November 2, with support from Interflow and Revive. Vocalist/guitarist Chris Gibbs and bassist/vocalist Craig Skelton chat to Bob about the unusual origins of the band and just what powers them along.

Photo: Pete Gardner

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Brett Cole And The Pink Bubble

September 30, 2024 • 16 mins

When Brett Cole was 17 he was involved in a traumatic incident that would send repercussions into and throughout the rest of his life. Some two decades in the writing, his book 'The Pink Bubble' represents a journey of youthful abandon, misadventure, atonement and acceptance of what one brings to life and what life can become via the experiences we embrace.

Check out 'The Pink Bubble' at amazon.com.au

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Raising The Bar For Limbo DC

September 17, 2024 • 24 mins

The heady days of Perth's Limbo Dance Club (1987-91) will be celebrated on Sunday, September 22, at The Rechabite, featuring original club DJs Colin Clark, Dave Jackson, JJ and Adil Bux, with special guests Greg Packer, Rhys Evans, Chase, Paul Clarke and Marnie Kent.

Adil Bux chats to Bob about the iconic club and its influence on Perth dance music culture.

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Back On The Cans With The Externals

September 5, 2024 • 20 mins

Thirty-year pub-punk-rock veterans The Externals have returned with a new six-track release, Back On The Cans. Singer/songwriter Harry Moffitt chats with Bob about what it means to be in a band.

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Floating About With Sam Tout

April 26, 2024 • 15 mins

Perth songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sam Tout has released his debut instrumental album, Just Floating Around. He chats to Bob about music and legacy.

Photo: Little Bear Photography

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Quite Loud On The Eastern FONT

January 7, 2024 • 30 mins

Trevor Bryan Cotton of Melbourne band FONT chats to Bob about their debut album, 'Coburg-19', and his days in the Perth music scene.

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Let's Dance With Justin Burford

November 9, 2023 • 23 mins

End Of Fashion's Justin Burford chats to Bob about his forthcoming new show, Justin Burford Sings David Bowie, a stripped-back performance that celebrates the Thin White Duke's musical legacy.

Photo: Six Strings Photography

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On The Road To Bridgetown With Rose Parker

November 1, 2023 • 19 mins

Rose Parker is a much-loved West Australian singer/songwriter who recently won an Australian Association Of Songwriters Award for 'Best Indie/Rock Song' for her new single, Blood On The Water. Rose chats with Bob about her forthcoming album, writing a song for Transplant Australia, and turning 60 with the energy of a 20-year-old in the lead-up to her performances at Blues at Bridgetown (November 10-12).

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The Long Game - Kevin Mitchell On Jebediah's WAM Hall Of Fame Induction

October 4, 2023 • 28 mins

Beloved Perth indie rockers Jebediah have released a new single, Gum Up The Bearings - and a tour - fresh off the announcement of their induction into the WAM (WA Music) Hall Of Fame. Vocalist/guitarist Kevin Mitchell chats to Bob about rockin' a quarter of a century with his best mates.

Photo: Taj O'Halloran

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Everything Ed’s Got Belongs To You

September 12, 2023 • 28 mins

Ed Kuepper’s landmark solo albums Electrical Storm (1985) and Honey Steel’s Gold (1990) have been remastered and reissued by Remote Control Records as part of an extensive back catalogue campaign. In celebration of their release, Ed's in the midst of a national tour, the first live band experience of his solo material since 2009. He chats with Bob about deep-diving into his prolific past.

Photo: Judi Dransfield Kuepper

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Felix Riebl And The New Cat Empire

August 24, 2023 • 20 mins

The Cat Empire release their ninth album, 'Where The Angels Fall' on August 25. It's also the first album from the band's new iteration, as singer/songwriter/co-founder Felix Riebl explains in this conversation with Bob.

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Roshani Draws From The Well

August 10, 2023 • 24 mins

Born in Sri Lanka and raised by her adoptive family in Tamworth NSW, multi-genre singer/songwriter Roshani has lived a fascinating musical life. She chats with Bob about identity, belonging, songwriting, and performance.

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The Coronation Of Sad King Billy

July 24, 2023 • 25 mins

Bob chats with Sad King Billy, AKA Julian Peet (Old Blood, ex-Southern River Band) about stepping out into the singer/songwriter spotlight with his debut solo album.

Photo: Emelia Peet

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Dave Faulkner's Victims Statement

June 7, 2023 • 36 mins

Bob chats with Dave Faulkner about sending off '70s Perth punk legends The Victims in style.

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30 Years Of RTR-FM's In The Pines

April 21, 2023 • 43 mins

With Perth community radio station RTR-FM celebrating the 30th edition of their flagship fundraising event In The Pines on April 30 at the UWA Somerville Auditorium, Bob chats to General Manager Simon Miraudo and Operations & Events Manager Chris 'Chief' Wheeldon.

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Adrian Hoffmann On The Works Of Grant McLennan

April 18, 2023 • 27 mins

Perth singer/songwriter Adrian Hoffmann chats to Bob about his new project paying tribute to the songs of Go-Betweens co-founder, Grant McLennan (RIP).

Photo: Karen Lowe

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A Brush With Kim Salmon

April 7, 2023 • 35 mins

Bob chats with Australian musician Kim Salmon about his Smoke Signals To Aliens exhibition and the role that art has played in his life.

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Colourful Local Identities

Episodes

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John Butler Meets John Butler

Triple Enginuity

Brett Cole And The Pink Bubble

Raising The Bar For Limbo DC

Back On The Cans With The Externals

Floating About With Sam Tout

Quite Loud On The Eastern FONT

Let's Dance With Justin Burford

On The Road To Bridgetown With Rose Parker

The Long Game - Kevin Mitchell On Jebediah's WAM Hall Of Fame Induction

Everything Ed’s Got Belongs To You

Felix Riebl And The New Cat Empire

Roshani Draws From The Well

The Coronation Of Sad King Billy

Dave Faulkner's Victims Statement

30 Years Of RTR-FM's In The Pines

Adrian Hoffmann On The Works Of Grant McLennan

A Brush With Kim Salmon

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Regatta De Bloxom

Talkin' Bridgetown Blues With Dave Hole