(Mostly) Australian music and interviews.

Maestro On The Mic is two hours of music, mostly Australian in origin. Featuring interviews with authors and musicians and other persons of interest.

After years of working with the Professor and the Magnate on the Friday Breakfast Lounge, the Maestro strikes out on his own.

Tune in and hear things you haven’t before and will sometimes wish you didn’t.

Thanks to subscribers Andy, Brett, Peter, and Frankie the Cavalier.

(Mostly) Australian music and interviews.
Maestro On The Mic is two hours of music, mostly Australian in origin. Featuring interviews with authors and musicians and other persons of interest.
After&nbsp;years of working with the Professor and the Magnate on the Friday Breakfast Lounge, the Maestro strikes out on his own.
Tune in and hear things you haven&rsquo;t before and will sometimes wish you didn&rsquo;t.
Thanks to subscribers Andy, Brett, Peter, and Frankie the Cavalier.

Maestro On The Mic

Maestro On The Mic is two hours of music, mostly Australian in origin. Featuring interviews with authors and musicians and other persons of interest.

After years of working with the Professor and the Magnate on the Friday Breakfast Lounge, the Maestro strikes out on his own.

Tune in and hear things you haven't before and will sometimes wish you didn't.

Thanks to subscribers Andy, Brett, Peter, and Frankie the Cavalier. 

Maestro On The Mic is two hours of music, mostly Australian in origin. Featuring interviews with authors and musicians and other persons of interest.
After years of working with the Professor and the Magnate on the Friday Breakfast Lounge, the Maestro strikes out on his own.
Tune in and hear things you haven't before and will sometimes wish you didn't.
Thanks to subscribers Andy, Brett, Peter, and Frankie the Cavalier.

Maestro On The Mic Podcast - ABSENCE MAKES THE HEART GO STRONGER 14 March, 2026

MAESTRO ON THE MIC….

 

Check out Maestro On The Mic every Saturday between 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.

Today we focussed on  playing an interesting range of good, mostly Australian, music. We spoke to Laura McCluskey about her  The Cursed Road novel published by Harper Collins.

Welcome to   the highest rating program on a Saturday morning blasting and head busting its way out of Upweywaywaywayway…

Email: maestroonthemic@gmail.com

Studio text:  04971 02000

Mail: P.O. Box 405 Emerald Victoria 3782

 

What we did today:

 

 Saturday 21 March, 2026
Love on the radio – Skyhooks (Ego)
Into my arms – Nick Cave (from the album Live God)
Back in your arms – Peppercreek Revival (It’s All Been Said)
Sleeping beauty – Divinyls (Essential)
Good love bad – Skavendors (Good Love Bad)
Stay with me here – Liz Stringer (Live At The Yarra)
Everywhere – Mast Gully Fellers (The Great Divide)
Bluebird boots – Suzannah Espie (Sea Of Lights)
Hernando’s hideaway – Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band
Every days another dance – Floyd Thursby (Every Days Another Dance)

 

 

We interviewed Laura McCluskey about her second novel The Cursed Road which is out now published by Harper Collins and consisting of 342 pages. Born in Melbourne Laura has Scottish ancestry and set The Cursed Road in Scotland, following on from the success of her first novel The Wolf Tree.   We follow the trail of her two detectives, each having their own unique backstory whichcomes to light more as  they investigate a series of murders and  small town ignorance.   

 

11. Bower bird – Nurseratched/Robert McFarlane (Catastrophically Ourselves)

12. US Forces – Midnight Oil (On The Water)

13. Tokyo blues – Lloyd Spiegel (Cut And Run)

14. The ghost of Melbourne city – Les Thomas (All My Friends Are Superstars)

15. They won’t let my girlfriend talk to me – Jimmy and The Boys (Novelty Songs Of The 60s And 70s)

16. I’ve hit rock bottom – Rob Cass

17. Don’t fall in love – The Ferrets

18. Night undresses the day – Susan Muranty

19. Laying with you – Kristian Mizzi (Some Other Morning)

 

Thank you to those listeners who text, emailed  or rang in during the show.  

 

MAESTRO ON THE MIC&hellip;.
&nbsp;
Check out Maestro On The Mic every Saturday between 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.
Today we focussed on &nbsp;playing an interesting range of good, mostly Australian, music. We spoke to Laura McCluskey about her &nbsp;The Cursed Road novel published by Harper Collins.
Welcome to&nbsp;&nbsp; the highest rating program on a Saturday morning blasting and head busting its way out of Upweywaywaywayway&hellip;
Email: <a href="mailto:maestroonthemic@gmail.com">maestroonthemic@gmail.com</a>
Studio text:&nbsp; 04971 02000
Mail: P.O. Box 405 Emerald Victoria 3782
&nbsp;
What we did today:
&nbsp;
&nbsp;Saturday 21 March, 2026
<ol>
<li>Love on the radio &ndash; Skyhooks (Ego)</li>
<li>Into my arms &ndash; Nick Cave (from the album Live God)</li>
<li>Back in your arms &ndash; Peppercreek Revival (It&rsquo;s All Been Said)</li>
<li>Sleeping beauty &ndash; Divinyls (Essential)</li>
<li>Good love bad &ndash; Skavendors (Good Love Bad)</li>
<li>Stay with me here &ndash; Liz Stringer (Live At The Yarra)</li>
<li>Everywhere &ndash; Mast Gully Fellers (The Great Divide)</li>
<li>Bluebird boots &ndash; Suzannah Espie (Sea Of Lights)</li>
<li>Hernando&rsquo;s hideaway &ndash; Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band</li>
<li>Every days another dance &ndash; Floyd Thursby (Every Days Another Dance)</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We interviewed Laura McCluskey about her second novel The Cursed Road which is out now published by Harper Collins and consisting of 342 pages. Born in Melbourne Laura has Scottish ancestry and set The Cursed Road in Scotland, following on from the success of her first novel The Wolf Tree. &nbsp; We follow the trail of her two detectives, each having their own unique backstory whichcomes to light more as&nbsp; they investigate a series of murders and &nbsp;small town ignorance.&nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp;
11. Bower bird &ndash; Nurseratched/Robert McFarlane (Catastrophically Ourselves)
12. US Forces &ndash; Midnight Oil (On The Water)
13. Tokyo blues &ndash; Lloyd Spiegel (Cut And Run)
14. The ghost of Melbourne city &ndash; Les Thomas (All My Friends Are Superstars)
15. They won&rsquo;t let my girlfriend talk to me &ndash; Jimmy and The Boys (Novelty Songs Of The 60s And 70s)
16. I&rsquo;ve hit rock bottom &ndash; Rob Cass
17. Don&rsquo;t fall in love &ndash; The Ferrets
18. Night undresses the day &ndash; Susan Muranty
19. Laying with you &ndash; Kristian Mizzi (Some Other Morning)
&nbsp;
Thank you to those listeners who text, emailed&nbsp; or rang in during the show.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;

Maestro On The Mic Podcast - 21 March, 2026 featuring author Laura McCluskey

MAESTRO ON THE MIC….

Welcome to   the highest rating program on a Saturday morning blasting  its way out of Upweywaywaywayway…where no sausage music plays!  Every Saturday between 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.

 

Email: maestroonthemic@gmail.com

Studio text:  04971 02000

Mail: P.O. Box 405 Emerald Victoria 3782

 

Today we focussed on  playing an interesting range of good, mostly Australian, music. We spoke to Robert MacFarlane about the opera The Man Who Mistook His Wife For  A Hat to be performed at The Atheneum on Friday 20 March and Saturday 21 March. 

 

What we did today:

 Saturday 7 March, 2026
Love on the radio – Skyhooks (Ego)
With God on our side – Suzette Herft and Patrick Evans (from the album Farewell Angelina)
Nobody really cares if you don’t go to the party – Courtney Barnett (Sometimes I Sit And Think And Sometimes I Just Sit)
Track her down – Lloyd Spiegel (Cut And Run)
The hustle – Lloyd Spiegel (Cut And Run)
Human – Josh Light
Let it shine – Mademoiselle and Floyd Thursby (The South Lands)
Nobody takes me seriously – Split Enz (Live, Alive Oh)
Loving friend – Stahr (Blip)
Songs about women – Michael Waugh (Beauty And Truth)
Alpha crucis – Mast Gully Fellers (The Great Divide)
Small things everyday – Anais Campbell
My opera career is over – Nurseratched (Catastrophically Ourselves)
Remember – Peppercreek Revival (Its All Been Said)

 

We interviewed Robert MacFarlane who is directing and performing in the opera The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat which is showing at The Atheneum in March. Tickets available from Ticketmaster and at the theatre. 

Based on the book of the same name by Oliver Sacks, it is 40 years since the book was published.  Robert whose work is played on a regular basis on Maestro On The Mic spoke of how the opera got his interest when his father mistook him for a cat when he was seriously ill. Fortunately he made a full recovery as did the cat who was most offended at the comparison.

  Robert has a new album coming out shortly.  Previously he had released Nurseratched's  Catastrophically Ourselves which featured My Opera Career is Over  and other great tracks.

 

15. The shoe. Can I help? – Michael Nyman (soundtrack of The Man Who Mistook His Wife For  A Hat)

16. Growing old disgracefully – Mic Conways National Junk Band (Diagonally Parked In A Parallel Universe)

17. Always on my mind – Elvis Presley (Epic)

18. Lady luck – Liz Stringer (Live At The Yarra)

19. Ruler of my heart – Ska Vendors (Good Love Bad)

20. Pauline Hanson says there’s Christian Muslims too – Root! (Supposed He Was Out Of The Question)

21. I’ve been in it too long – Sherbet (Life)

Thank you to those listeners who text, emailed  or rang in during the show.  

 

MAESTRO ON THE MIC&hellip;.
Welcome to&nbsp;&nbsp; the highest rating program on a Saturday morning blasting&nbsp; its way out of Upweywaywaywayway&hellip;where no sausage music plays!&nbsp; Every Saturday between 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.
&nbsp;
Email: <a href="mailto:maestroonthemic@gmail.com">maestroonthemic@gmail.com</a>
Studio text:&nbsp; 04971 02000
Mail: P.O. Box 405 Emerald Victoria 3782
&nbsp;
Today we focussed on &nbsp;playing an interesting range of good, mostly Australian, music. We spoke to Robert MacFarlane about the opera The Man Who Mistook His Wife For &nbsp;A Hat to be performed at The Atheneum on Friday 20 March and Saturday 21 March.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
What we did today:
&nbsp;Saturday 7 March, 2026
<ol>
<li>Love on the radio &ndash; Skyhooks (Ego)</li>
<li>With God on our side &ndash; Suzette Herft and Patrick Evans (from the album Farewell Angelina)</li>
<li>Nobody really cares if you don&rsquo;t go to the party &ndash; Courtney Barnett (Sometimes I Sit And Think And Sometimes I Just Sit)</li>
<li>Track her down &ndash; Lloyd Spiegel (Cut And Run)</li>
<li>The hustle &ndash; Lloyd Spiegel (Cut And Run)</li>
<li>Human &ndash; Josh Light</li>
<li>Let it shine &ndash; Mademoiselle and Floyd Thursby (The South Lands)</li>
<li>Nobody takes me seriously &ndash; Split Enz (Live, Alive Oh)</li>
<li>Loving friend &ndash; Stahr (Blip)</li>
<li>Songs about women &ndash; Michael Waugh (Beauty And Truth)</li>
<li>Alpha crucis &ndash; Mast Gully Fellers (The Great Divide)</li>
<li>Small things everyday &ndash; Anais Campbell</li>
<li>My opera career is over &ndash; Nurseratched (Catastrophically Ourselves)</li>
<li>Remember &ndash; Peppercreek Revival (Its All Been Said)</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
We interviewed Robert MacFarlane who is directing and performing in the opera&nbsp;The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat which is showing at The Atheneum in March. Tickets available from Ticketmaster and at the theatre.&nbsp;
Based on the book of the same name by Oliver Sacks, it is 40 years since the book was published.&nbsp; Robert whose work is played on a regular basis on Maestro On The Mic spoke of how the opera got his interest when his father mistook him for a cat when he was seriously ill. Fortunately he made a full recovery as did the cat who was most offended at the comparison.
&nbsp; Robert has a new album coming out shortly.&nbsp; Previously he had released Nurseratched's&nbsp; Catastrophically Ourselves which featured My Opera Career is Over&nbsp; and other great tracks.
&nbsp;
15. The shoe. Can I help? &ndash; Michael Nyman (soundtrack of The Man Who Mistook His Wife For &nbsp;A Hat)
16. Growing old disgracefully &ndash; Mic Conways National Junk Band (Diagonally Parked In A Parallel Universe)
17. Always on my mind &ndash; Elvis Presley (Epic)
18. Lady luck &ndash; Liz Stringer (Live At The Yarra)
19. Ruler of my heart &ndash; Ska Vendors (Good Love Bad)
20. Pauline Hanson says there&rsquo;s Christian Muslims too &ndash; Root! (Supposed He Was Out Of The Question)
21. I&rsquo;ve been in it too long &ndash; Sherbet (Life)
Thank you to those listeners who text, emailed&nbsp; or rang in during the show.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;

Maestro On The Mic Podcast -  Saturday 7 March, 2026 featuring Robert MacFarlane

MAESTRO ON THE MIC….

 

Check out Maestro On The Mic every Saturday between 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.

Today we focussed on  playing an interesting range of good, mostly Australian, music. We had a brief intermission through talking to Ben Langdon of the Burrinja Festival which is on today.

Welcome to   the highest rating program on a Saturday morning blasting and head busting its way out of Upweywaywaywayway…

Email: maestroonthemic@gmail.com

Studio text:  04971 02000

Mail: P.O. Box 405 Emerald Victoria 3782

 

What we did today:

 

 Saturday 28 February, 2026
Love on the radio – Skyhooks (Ego)
It’s almost summer – Billy Thorpe (from the album Solo) – in memory of the great man who died this day in 2007 at age 60.
On the road again – Lisa Miller
Stranger and foreigners – Totally Gourdgeous
Wait for me Juanita – Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band (Making Whoopee)
Heart beating – Suzannah Espie (Sea of Lights)
Every days another dance – Floyd Thursby (Every Days Another Dance)
How great thou art – Elvis Presley (Epic – Live In Concert)
Let’s talk dirty in Hawaiian – Jim Haynes (The Essential)
Australian rules football – Ryan Stirling
Back in your arms – Peppercreek Revival (It’s All Been Said)
Bower bird – Nurseratched (Catastrophically Ourselves)
Gravy train – Mast Gully Fellers (The Great Divide)

 

 

We interviewed Ben Langdon about Burrinja Fest which is on from 12.00 p.m. today. Tickets at $40 and great value with what is on offer. Check out their website and call in at 351 Glenfern Road, Upwey.  There is music, exhibitions and more!

 

 

14. Oh baby – Shorehaven

15.  Everything I need – Ska Vendors (Good Love Bad)

16. Goldsmith – Fur Blossom

17. How long blues – Kerri Simpson (Sun Gonna Shine)

18. Beginnings – Chloe Violette (Colourfast)

19. Our mother the mountain – The Wainwright Sisters (Songs In The Dark)

20. Rattle your cage – Lloyd Spiegel (Cut And Run)

21. Maralitja – Yothu Yindi (Tribal Voice)

22. When guitars come out to play - The French Family Band

23. I wouldn’t want to live if you didn’t love me – Jimmy Little (Passages)

24. Human – Josh Light

 

Thank you to those listeners who text, emailed  or rang in during the show.  

 

MAESTRO ON THE MIC&hellip;.
&nbsp;
Check out Maestro On The Mic every Saturday between 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.
Today we focussed on &nbsp;playing an interesting range of good, mostly Australian, music. We had a brief intermission through talking to Ben Langdon of the Burrinja Festival which is on today.
Welcome to&nbsp;&nbsp; the highest rating program on a Saturday morning blasting and head busting its way out of Upweywaywaywayway&hellip;
Email: <a href="mailto:maestroonthemic@gmail.com">maestroonthemic@gmail.com</a>
Studio text:&nbsp; 04971 02000
Mail: P.O. Box 405 Emerald Victoria 3782
&nbsp;
What we did today:
&nbsp;
&nbsp;Saturday 28 February, 2026
<ol>
<li>Love on the radio &ndash; Skyhooks (Ego)</li>
<li>It&rsquo;s almost summer &ndash; Billy Thorpe (from the album Solo) &ndash; in memory of the great man who died this day in 2007 at age 60.</li>
<li>On the road again &ndash; Lisa Miller</li>
<li>Stranger and foreigners &ndash; Totally Gourdgeous</li>
<li>Wait for me Juanita &ndash; Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band (Making Whoopee)</li>
<li>Heart beating &ndash; Suzannah Espie (Sea of Lights)</li>
<li>Every days another dance &ndash; Floyd Thursby (Every Days Another Dance)</li>
<li>How great thou art &ndash; Elvis Presley (Epic &ndash; Live In Concert)</li>
<li>Let&rsquo;s talk dirty in Hawaiian &ndash; Jim Haynes (The Essential)</li>
<li>Australian rules football &ndash; Ryan Stirling</li>
<li>Back in your arms &ndash; Peppercreek Revival (It&rsquo;s All Been Said)</li>
<li>Bower bird &ndash; Nurseratched (Catastrophically Ourselves)</li>
<li>Gravy train &ndash; Mast Gully Fellers (The Great Divide)</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We interviewed Ben Langdon about Burrinja Fest which is on from 12.00 p.m. today. Tickets at $40 and great value with what is on offer. Check out their website and call in at 351 Glenfern Road, Upwey.&nbsp; There is music, exhibitions and more!
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
14. Oh baby &ndash; Shorehaven
15.&nbsp; Everything I need &ndash; Ska Vendors (Good Love Bad)
16. Goldsmith &ndash; Fur Blossom
17. How long blues &ndash; Kerri Simpson (Sun Gonna Shine)
18. Beginnings &ndash; Chloe Violette (Colourfast)
19. Our mother the mountain &ndash; The Wainwright Sisters (Songs In The Dark)
20. Rattle your cage &ndash; Lloyd Spiegel (Cut And Run)
21. Maralitja &ndash; Yothu Yindi (Tribal Voice)
22. When guitars come out to play - The French Family Band
23. I wouldn&rsquo;t want to live if you didn&rsquo;t love me &ndash; Jimmy Little (Passages)
24. Human &ndash; Josh Light
&nbsp;
Thank you to those listeners who text, emailed&nbsp; or rang in during the show.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;

Maestro On The Mic Podcast - ABSENCE MAKES THE HEART GO STRONGER 14 March, 2026

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