January 2012
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BEAT: LIVE REVIEW: THE OLD BAR, JANUARY 4, 2012
Sand Pebbles, Thursday January 4, The Old Bar
In a week when Rupert Murdoch belatedly tried to counter his reputation as an olde worlde media luddite by signing himself up to the moment’s flavour of the week social media phenomenon, a more significant announcement flew almost below the local music radar. Amid the standard serve of tweeting tedium and self-indulgent trivia, Sand...
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CANCELLED SHOW: THE NASH, GEELONG!
CANCELLED TONIGHT/TOMORROW: The Sand Pebbles show @ The Nash, Geelong. It’s been variously listed as both Friday 6 and Saturday 7. The Nash double booked the Friday. Sand Pebbles can’t do the Saturday. Unfortunate. Apologies to everyone that was to be there.
x Sand Pebbles
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December 2011
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RAVE MAGAZINE: EIGHT MILES HIGH FESTIVAL REVIEW...
Eight Miles High Tuesday, 13 December 2011
The Zoo - Sat Dec 10
Howling Rabbits start this evening’s showcase of all things psychedelic with their own brand of incense-scented rock & roll. Throwing in Doors-y keyboard licks with a wealth of catchy garage riffs, the band’s heady mix of psych and hard rock provides an early highlight.
Power trio Dead Shades follow with a more...
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THE MERCURY: INTERVIEW W/ CHRISTOPHER HOLLOW...
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MUSIC FEEDS: INTERVIEW W/ BEN MICHAEL X
Now on their fifth album, entitled Dark Magic, Melbourne’s Sand Pebbles are a band whose members span almost all of the period of rock and roll’s expansion, with a member born in every decade of the genre’s heyday, from the 50s to the 90s . This smorgasbord of generations within the band has informed their work on the new record, which sees the band fusing together their various voices and...
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EchoNetDaily: Interview w/ Ben Michael X -...
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Sand Pebbles roll our way
December 7, 2011
To coincide with their forthcoming tour, Sand Pebbles have released their second single, the Hell Broth & Bubble remix version of single Dark Magic. The wait is almost over for interstate punters. These Melbourne flower-punk luminaries will embark on a national tour next month to launch their acclaimed new album Dark Magic in...
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RAVE MAGAZINE: INTERVIEW W/ CHRISTOPHER HOLLOW...
Sand Pebbles Monday, 05 December 2011
CHRIS HOLLOW, bass player for Melbourne’s enigmatic psych-rockers SAND PEBBLES, won’t let the truth get in the way of a good story. He chats with KRISSI WEISS.
Sand Pebbles began their musical journey when three scriptwriters from Neighbours – Chris Hollow (bass), Ben Michael (guitar) and Piet Collins (drums) – decided to join psychedelic forces. The...
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THE BRAG: INTERVIEW W/ ANDREW TANNER 5.12.11
[MUSIC: Interview]
Sand Pebbles Blood On The Floor
By Rick Warner
“I’m not a fucking suit!” exclaims Andrew Tanner, Patriarch (he specifically requested I use that term) and singer/guitarist for Melbourne psychedelic five-piece, The Sand Pebbles.
Luckily, he’s quoting Billy Walsh from Entourage and not yelling down the phone at me, as he gives me a rundown of his day-to-day away from the...
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THE CANBERRA TIMES: INTERVIEW W/ BEN MICHAEL X -...
The Dark Magic of Sand Pebbles
Unlikely as it seems, the genesis of Melbourne pysch-rock band The Sand Pebbles can be traced back to a party marking the 3000th episode of venerable soap Neighbours.
”I was wandering around with all these TV people who in general don’t have great taste,” explains guitarist Ben Michael, who was working as an in-house scriptwriter for the...
November 2011
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T-SQUAT: SAND PEBBLES INTERVIEW W/ WES HOLLAND:...
SAND PEBBLES
November 16, 2011 | SOUND
“Flower punk” band Sand Pebbles are more like a storm in a bottle; with their new album- their fifth thus far- Dark Magic, they’re smashing stages and rattling cages with fire-and-brimstone Aussie rock. T-SQUAT’s Laura Main chatted to newly commandeered drummer/vocalist Wes Holland.
Getting a new member is a pretty big change for a band- what was...
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THE AU REVIEW: DARK MAGIC REVIEW: 15.11.2011
Sand Pebbles - Dark Magic (2011 LP)
November 15, 2011 - 3:34pm — Kyle Bright
When I first began researching Melbourne band Sand Pebbles’ history for this review, I came across terms on their website such as ‘flower punk’, ‘hypnotic’, ‘cosmic’ and ‘kinetic’ to describe the band. I thought to myself, ‘Flower punk? Hypnotic? How can that possibly describe the sound of a band?!’. Well,...
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RAVE MAGAZINE: DARK MAGIC REVIEW: 15-11-2011
SAND PEBBLES – Dark Magic Tuesday, 15 November 2011
(Dot Dash/Remote Control)
Melbourne psych-rockers’ fifth album has decent tunes and name collaborations
Don’t let the shocking-pink, skull-emblazoned cover scare you off – Dark Magic is actually a rather sunny listen aside from some choice minor chord progressions. A unique generation-spanning combo (youngest member Wes Holland is 20 while...
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SAND PEBBLES DARK MAGIC NATIONAL GREAT CONTENT...
October 2011
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TONEDEAF: INTERVIEW W/ CHRISTOPHER HOLLOW,...
Published October 20, 2011
Five albums in and Melbourne psych-rock outfit The Sand Pebbles are still getting folks of all ages rocking up and blissing out in venues across Melbourne (with recent interstate endeavours too). In fact, I couldn’t help but notice the sheer number of young hotties in the audience at their recent sold-out album launch at the Northcote Social Club. But that’s beside...
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HERALD SUN: HIT: MIKEY CAHILL's MUST-SEE THREE,...
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LIP: INTERVIEW W/ ANDREW TANNER 10.10.11
Q&A: SAND PEBBLES
By Dunja Nedic on 10 October 2011
Having just released their fifth album, Dark Magic, Sand Pebbles are an enduring psych pop band. They have a member born in each decade between the ’50s and ’90s, with each bringing his own unique influence to the group’s sound.
Lip chats to oldest member, Andrew Tanner!
Can you tell me a bit about how Dark Magic came together? It’s...
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DEAN & BRITTA / SAND PEBBLES SPLIT 7", 2011
Name: Sand Pebbles / Dean & Britta split tour 7” single.
Label: A Thousand Records
Date: October 11, 2011
Cat. #: 1000-0002
TRACKLISTING
Side A: I’ll Keep It With Mine (Sonic Boom Remix)
Side A: Occupied Europe [Take Me Across the Water]
Note: This Sonic Boom mix of the Bob Dylan / Nico song “I’ll Keep It With Mine” has never been released.
“Occupied...
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ENCORE! DARK MAGIC ALBUM LAUNCH ENCORE - 22.10.11!
Hello friends,
When our recent Northcote Social Club show sold out on pre-sales, many people missed out on a fabulous night. Now, comes the Dark Magic album launch encore!
We’re teaming up with our old friends, Black Cab, to present another night of cosmic, hypnotic, freewheeling action.
Saturday October 22
The Phoenix Public House
133 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Get your tickets =...
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THE AGE 2011 EG AWARDS!
Sand Pebbles are up for a number of The Age 2011 EG Awards including Best Group, Best Album [Dark Magic], Best Song [Occupied Europe (Take Me Across the Water)] and Best Victorian/Local Group.
To vote on-line for us, or others, hit: https://surveys.fairfax.com.au/opinio/s?s=48313
To read more:
http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/get-your-votes-in-20111006-1la40.html
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TONIGHT LIVE ON MARNGROOK, ABC 2, 7.30PM!
Sand Pebbles perform two songs tonight, live, on Marngrook Footy Show for their 2011 season wrap-up, ABC 2, 7.30pm.
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RHYTHMS: DARK MAGIC REVIEW, OCTOBER 2011
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SYDNEY MORNING HERALD DARK MAGIC REVIEW, SEPTEMBER...
September 2011
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ROKY ERICKSON INTERVIEW 20.04.10 BY CHRISTOPHER...
News came through today that Roky Erickson is playing Golden Plains in 2012. Sand Pebble Christopher Hollow had the rare opportunity to talk the man for the release of his latest album, True Love Cast Out All Evil. Enjoy.
Roky Erickson
Interview April 20, 2010
By Christopher Hollow
Roky Erickson is rock n’ roll legend; the screaming shaman of the 13 Floor Elevators. Despite sporadic activity...
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NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB DARK MAGIC ALBUM LAUNCH...
Pic by Tony Proudfoot.
The night sold out on pre-sales. Apologises to those who couldn’t get in. We’ll be announcing another show soon.
Notes: Amaya had a beautiful guitar [and fetching cords]. Lost Animal rode the zeitgeist [incredible jacket, Shaggs]. Dave Graney brought outré energy. Great result.
Red, Orange, Purple and Blue [Ceduna]
Because I Could [Dark Magic]
Occupied Europe [Take Me...
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MESS & NOISE: DARK MAGIC TRACK-BY-TRACK, 26.09.11
Track By Track: Sand Pebbles Dark Magic
Unapologetic psychedelia, interstellar Taoism and A-list collabs – TOR LARSEN and WES HOLLAND talk us through Sand Pebbles fifth album, Dark Magic.
‘Spring Time (Who Hasn’t Lost Their Head?)’
Tor: I played a riff towards the end of the song that struck me as very familiar. I couldn’t put my finger on what it was, but the next morning I woke...
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BASEMENT DISCS IN*STORE PERFORMANCE 23.09.11
Because I Could
Dark Magic
River Sparkle
Long Long Ago
Spring Time
Carbie Warbie video of “Long, Long Ago”: http://vimeo.com/29465967
Thanks to Basement for looking after us so wonderfully and to people for hanging off the rafters.
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THE AGE: INTERVIEW WITH ANDREW TANNER, 23.09.11
Making magic, grain by grain
Jo Roberts
September 23, 2011
Sand Pebbles are, from left, Ben Michael X, Andrew Tanner, Tor Larsen, Christmas Hollow and Wes Holland.
A wishlist of musical heroes became happy collaborators for Melbourne psych rockers Sand Pebbles.
STRINGS, smoke and mirrors, eye of newt? What sort of conjuring and mysticism did Melbourne five-piece Sand Pebbles employ in...
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HERALD SUN ROCK CITY BY MIKEY CAHILL, 21.09.11
Rock City’s latest column on Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, SLAM, Brous, Sand Pebbles and more…
Pebbles know magic happens MANY are saying Sand Pebbles’ new record Dark Magic could be a contender for the 2011 Australian Music Prize. The menace and intrigue of 6 minute seasonal psych rock opener Spring Time (Who Hasn’t Lost Their Head?) settles the listener in for the ride. Fun fact:...
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EVERGUIDE: INTERVIEW W/ CHRISTOPHER HOLLOW...
Over the course of a weird and wonderful decade-plus escapade that has spawned some five or so mind-controlling, wig-out LP releases, Sand Pebbles were to develop into Melbourne radio guru, RRR’s Stephen ‘The Ghost’ Walker’s love child band. Dark Magic is their latest and loveliest folk rock opus.
With dual vocals and guitars led by Andrew Tanner and Tor Larsen (The Sun Blindness), the band’s...
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HOWZAT! INTERVIEW W/ WES HOLLAND, 21.09.11
DUTCH TREAT
There’s nothing like the energy of youth. Melbourne’s Sand Pebbles are probably the only band in the world to have five members born in five different decades, from the ’50s to the ’90s. Despite having released four albums, the band had done just three interstate shows – two in Adelaide and one in Sydney. But then the Pebbles got a new member, drummer Wes Holland, born in 1990. “Now...
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BEAT: INTERVIEW W/ CHRISTOPHER HOLLOW & BEN...
Sand Pebbles By Bruce Laird
The back-story of the Sand Pebbles is as colourful as the band’s music. Hanging out with Jeff Bridges in Los Angeles, pulling down screamers at the MCG, wandering through the forests with a mind full of fly agaric mushrooms, chewing the fat with surviving members of the Small Faces, writing scripts for television soap operas, even attending school with the enfant...
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IN*PRESS: INTERVIEW WITH BEN MICHAEL X &...
SAND PEBBLES tread bold new territory with their latest release Dark Magic. Bassist CHRISTMAS HOLLOW and Guitar noodler BEN MICHAEL X tell SAMSON MCDOUGALL they’ll be saving their crappy songs for their solo records.
Sand Pebbles are living proof of the healthy state of music in Victoria. They represent a strata of musicians who hold down career-type jobs and dedicate a portion of their free...
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