Joe Matera Author Talk and Music @ Myli Library Warragul

Event Details -

Joe Matera holds a unique position as a music journalist who is also a professional musician. This insight has allowed him to carve out a career as both a performer and a critic. It has also allowed him access to areas where music journos are not permitted while musicians themselves open up more readily to ‘one of their own’.

In this, his second book, Joe traces his childhood influences and meets the musicians who changed his life from heroes such as Janne Schaffer, who played on ABBA’s studio albums, to Gerry Rafferty (the genius behind ‘Baker Street’) and international superstar Bryan Adams and his song writing partner Jim Vallance.

Louder Than Words also delves into the often tortuous touring life of a musician, with life on the road often leading to band break-ups or mental breakdown.

Joe also examines the impact of MTV on a generation of musicians.

In addition to his solo music career as a singer/songwriter/guitarist, Joe Materas, also has a career as a music journalist writing for international music magazines such as Guitar Player, Guitar World, Record Collector, and Goldmine. He also writes a popular newspaper music column for the Shepparton News. His list of interviewees includes Metallica, Queen, Blondie, Bon Jovi, KISS and Black Sabbath, to name just a few

Come and enjoy an evening with Joe, sharing his story of a life lived within music and allowing you an all access pass behind the curtain of the music industry.

Joe will regale you with stories of his musical heroes, exploring it from the unique perspective of being both a fan and fellow musician, and why they have mattered within the cultural musical landscape.

We will also enjoy time for Q&A and a mini acoustic performance.

Free event, bookings essential.

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