An undisputed musical legend, Dion might be 85 but he is ageless and still rocks with the best of them. Dion and his friend Adam Jablin have collaborated to produce a new book full of Dion's great stories, life experiences and sage advice. The pair join Kevin for a fascinating chat about life and those classic Dion musical memories - The Wanderer, Ruby Baby, touring with Buddy Holly and his Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame induction by Lou Reed.    

Pseudo Echo has topped the charts all over the world and the band's main man Brian Canham is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Love an Adventure album by touring Australia. All those 80s memories come flooding back as Brian again takes you to Funky Town. 

Dion's book The Rock 'n' Roll Philosopher available via  https://diondimucci.com/

Get all the dates  and news for Brian   https://www.pseudoecho.net/

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An undisputed musical legend, Dion might be 85 but he is ageless and still rocks with the best of them. Dion and his friend Adam Jablin have collaborated to produce a new book full of Dion's great stories, life experiences and sage advice. The pair join Kevin for a fascinating chat about life and those classic Dion musical memories - The Wanderer, Ruby Baby, touring with Buddy Holly and his Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame induction by Lou Reed.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Pseudo Echo has topped the charts all over the world and the band's main man Brian Canham is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Love an Adventure album by touring Australia. All those 80s memories come flooding back as Brian again takes you to Funky Town.&nbsp;
Dion's book The Rock 'n' Roll Philosopher available via&nbsp; <a href="https://diondimucci.com/">https://diondimucci.com/</a>
Get all the dates&nbsp; and news for Brian &nbsp; <a href="https://www.pseudoecho.net/">https://www.pseudoecho.net/</a>
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The H Files with Kevin Hillier has a very simple charter. Kevin Hillier wants to chat to interesting people and bring their unique and fascinating stories to you. Their stories are the star of the show. Those 'stars' might make you laugh, cry, groan, scream or all of the above. One thing for sure, you will be richer for the experience. 

The H Files with Kevin Hillier has a very simple charter. Kevin Hillier wants to chat to interesting people and bring their unique and fascinating stories to you. Their stories are the star of the show. Those 'stars' might make you laugh, cry, groan, scream or all of the above. One thing for sure, you will be richer for the experience.

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The H Files with Kevin Hillier Episode 13  Dion 'The Rock 'n' Roll Philosopher'  & Pseudo Echo's Brian Canham.  

Gilbert O'Sullivan and Dion Pride join Kevin for a chat as they prepare for their tours of Australia. Gilbert's songs have been part of our lives since he debuted back in the early seventies with unforgettable and timeless songs like Clair, Get Down and Alone Again Naturally. He talks about those songs, his songwriting, the early days and much more.  

Dion, a very talented musician in his own right, is the son of the legendary Charley Pride. He is touring the country, proudly presenting the songs that made his father famous in a faithful tribute to one of country music's biggest stars, who happens to be his Dad.    

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Gilbert O'Sullivan and Dion Pride join Kevin for a chat as they prepare for their tours of Australia. Gilbert's songs have been part of our lives since he debuted back in the early seventies with unforgettable and timeless songs like Clair, Get Down and Alone Again Naturally. He talks about those songs, his songwriting, the early days and much more.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Dion, a very talented musician in his own right, is the son of the legendary Charley Pride. He is touring the country, proudly presenting the songs that made his father famous in a faithful tribute to one of country music's biggest stars, who happens to be his Dad.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
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The H Files with Kevin Hillier Episode 15 Gilbert O'Sullivan & Dion Pride 

Brett Garsed is a hell of a guitar player and brilliant musician who came to prominence in the Whispering Jack days with John Farnham. Brett travelled the world with his guitar but has settled back in regional Victoria and chats about his latest work on the Horizon project, his solo material and the Farnham days. 

For the first time we also open the H Files Vault and find an episode of Kev's old national radio show Rocksat, which features John Farnham launching the Chain Reaction album in September 1990. The premise of Rocksat was to give radio listeners across Australia access to one of the big stars of the day at 9pm on a Wednesday night. This episode was recorded at AAV Metropolis studios in South Melbourne and had a live studio audience as well as listeners on nearly 30 stations across the country. Amazing what we did before the internet! 

Check out the Horizon project www.horizonmusic.com.au and the Guitars for Vets program at www.G4VA.org.au    

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Brett Garsed is a hell of a guitar player and brilliant musician who came to prominence in the Whispering Jack days with John Farnham. Brett travelled the world with his guitar but has settled back in regional Victoria and chats about his latest work on the Horizon project, his solo material and the Farnham days.&nbsp;
For the first time we also open the H Files Vault and find an episode of Kev's old national radio show Rocksat, which features John Farnham launching the Chain Reaction album in September 1990. The premise of Rocksat was to give radio listeners across Australia access to one of the big stars of the day at 9pm on a Wednesday night. This episode was recorded at AAV Metropolis studios in South Melbourne and had a live studio audience as well as listeners on nearly 30 stations across the country. Amazing what we did before the internet!&nbsp;
Check out the Horizon project <a href="https://www.horizonmusic.com.au">www.horizonmusic.com.au</a> and the Guitars for Vets program at <a href="https://www.G4VA.org.au">www.G4VA.org.au</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
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The H Files with Kevin Hillier Episode 14 Brett Garsed & from the H Files Vault  John Farnham 

Concert goers have lots to choose from in the coming months and two of the most anticipated tours are my guests in this episode. JJ Burnel, an original member of The Stranglers, shares stories from the punk days of pub gigs and punch ups through to the success of Golden Brown and Skin Deep and now as older statesmen of the UK bands from that era. Their 50th anniversary tour is about to hit Australia. 

Roachford's journey is very different from The Stranglers but on the eve of his first  Aussie tour in decades, Andrew Roachford talks about the success of Lay your Love on Me, Only to be with You, his work with Mike Rutherford in Mike and The Mechanics and meeting his musical idol Stevie Wonder.   

The Stranglers' 2025 Australian tour dates are: 
Wednesday, March 19: Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Thursday, March 20: The Tivoli, Brisbane
Saturday, March 22: Forum Theatre, Melbourne
Sunday, March 23: The Gov, Adelaide
Tuesday, March 25: Astor Theatre, Perth 

Roachford Greatest Hits Tour
May16. Fremantle. Freo.Social (U18's with Adult) Tickets.
May17. Adelaide. The Gov. Tickets.
May23. Melbourne  170 Russell. Sold Out.
May24. Sydney. Manning Bar. Tickets.
May25. Brisbane  The Triffid. Sold Out.

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Concert goers have lots to choose from in the coming months and two of the most anticipated tours are my guests in this episode. JJ Burnel, an original member of The Stranglers, shares stories from the punk days of pub gigs and punch ups through to the success of Golden Brown and Skin Deep and now as older statesmen of the UK bands from that era. Their 50th anniversary tour is about to hit Australia.&nbsp;
Roachford's journey is very different from The Stranglers but on the eve of his first&nbsp; Aussie tour in decades, Andrew Roachford talks about the success of Lay your Love on Me, Only to be with You, his work with Mike Rutherford in Mike and The Mechanics and meeting his musical idol Stevie Wonder.&nbsp; &nbsp;
The Stranglers' 2025 Australian tour dates are:&nbsp;
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<li>Wednesday, March 19:&nbsp;Enmore Theatre, Sydney</li>
<li>Thursday, March 20:&nbsp;The Tivoli, Brisbane</li>
<li>Saturday, March 22:&nbsp;Forum Theatre, Melbourne</li>
<li>Sunday, March 23:&nbsp;The Gov, Adelaide</li>
<li>Tuesday, March 25: Astor Theatre, Perth&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Roachford&nbsp;Greatest Hits Tour
<ul>
<li>May16. Fremantle. Freo.Social (U18's with Adult) Tickets.</li>
<li>May17. Adelaide. The Gov. Tickets.</li>
<li>May23. Melbourne&nbsp; 170 Russell. Sold Out.</li>
<li>May24. Sydney. Manning Bar. Tickets.</li>
<li>May25. Brisbane&nbsp; The Triffid. Sold Out.</li>
</ul>
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