Showing posts with label perth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label perth. Show all posts

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Marthas Vineyard - Self Titled LP 1989





Martha's Vineyard were an Australian rock band, formed in Perth in 
1986 by lead singer Peggy Van Zalm.[1] Martha's Vineyard shared a 
similar sound and outlook to that of fellow Perth bands like The 
Triffids,The Honeys and Chad's Tree. Van Zalm's strong vocals 
drew comparison with the likes of Patti Smith, Chrissie Hynde 
and Joni Mitchell
They released one cassette I've posted before, a mini album, 
this album, 3 singles and a number of appearances on compilation 
albums.They called it a day in 1990.Bass player Phil Kakulas 
went on to join the Blackeyed Susans and lead singer
Peggy Van Zalm released 2 solo albums produced by produced by 
Graham 'Buzz' Bidstrup in the mid to late 90's and 
also released two albums with co-producer Geoff Nant, 
Different World in 2001 and Light Diamond in 2006.



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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Martha's Vineyard - 5 track cassette


Here's a great post I got from Steve in Melbourne a couple
of weeks ago when it was rather cold.

Hey Bob
Miserable day in Melbourne, why not send something to SSS??
Here is digital copy of first cassette from Martha's Vineyard
from 1986.
5 tracks plus scan of cover
Don't know if you know of them
but should be right up your folky alley
Steve

Martha's Vineyard were an Australian rock band,
formed in Perth in 1986 by lead singer Peggy Van Zalm.
They shared a similar sound and outlook
to that of fellow Perth bands like The Triffids,
The Honeys and Chad's Tree. Van Zalm's strong
vocals drew comparison with the likes of Patti Smith,
Chrissie Hynde and Joni Mitchell.

Well with a rap like that who can resist?
Thanks Steve