Juicy Juicy Green Grass - Rocket Bar, Adelaide - July 7, 2007 (not professional footage - courtesy of 'tomwyndy')
Peter Combe-interviewed for 'Beat Tv' Backstage, The Corner Hotel.Melbourne
Mr Clicketty Cane - The Corner Hotel - May 20, 2007 (not professional footage - courtesy of 'auntycngel')
Spaghetti Bolognaise - The Corner Hotel - May 20, 2007 (not professional footage - courtesy of 'PharmerDaniel')
The End of The Show - The Corner Hotel - May 20, 2007 (not professional footage - courtesy of 'leghamm')
Adelaide uni Obal 2006 (not professional footage)
Enchanted Forest 2007 (not professional footage)
Influences
Paul Simon, Paul Stookey, Michael Raupach, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Rolf Harris, Norman Gunston, John Cleese, Andrew Denton.
Peter Combe & the Juicy Juicy Green Band LIVE at JIVE!!!!
A brand new CD/DVD recorded at JIVE in Adelaide on April 6th 2008 which captures the exuberance of the young '20 something' set who come to Peter's evening shows and sing along with all their favourite songs from the Newspaper Mama, Toffee Apple, Spaghetti Bolognaise and Chopsticks albums - an evening of the 'hits'
This is the show that Peter will be touring this year in June, July & August to all the capital cities.
The CD/DVD will be available through Peter's website www.petercombe.com from MAY 28th 2008 - also from Middle Eight Music in Melbourne (Sth Yarra), Adelaide - Dillons (Norwood) Angus & Robertson (Burnside Village) & Semprinis (Unley) and probably other retailers as well
Peter will be doing signings at Semprinis on Sat May 31 at 10.30am and Angus & Robertson on Sat June 7 at 11am.
This double CD/DVD will retail at $29.95
Some photos from Peters Aug 31, 2007 show at The Espy in St Kilda, Melbourne. (Photography by Gavin Boyce)
Some photos from Peters May 20, 2007 show at The Corner Hotel in Melbourne
Although Peter's children's career began with a 6 year stint presenting Music Time for BBC Television in London in 1977, it really kicked off with the hugely successful Toffee Apple Album and Video Clip in 1987-Toffee Apple was the first ever full length video clip made for kids and Peter became Australia's first children's 'popstar'
750,000 album & video sales later, performing,writing and recording new music for children remains a labour of love and his total commitment to the writing of quality music remains undiminished. He has also 'officially''added adults to his audience (many adults have enjoyed the rich tapestry of his children's music almost as much as their children) with the recent release of his first adult album in 20 years-
"SONGS FROM A TELEPHONE BOX"
Although the modern trend in children's live performances is to use adults dressed in animal suits, Peter has always preferred working with children as is obvious from his many Videos, Cds and Concerts where there may be Singers,Dancers and Actors or maybe a combination of all three.His approach to writing children's music is also unique in that like good children's literature, he aims to extend,surprise and inspire the audience- and always be 'adult friendly' eg Two of his songs( Mr Spook & Jacaranda Tree) feature the Austalian String Quartet- the finest in the country.
His music is timeless and many of his earlier works such as Spaghetti Bolognaise, Newspaper Mama, Wash Your Face in Orange Juice (Mr Clicketty Cane) Chopsticks, Happy Christmas to You, Mr Spook & Little Groover are as popular at the beginning of the 21st century as they were in the latter part of the 20th!
He currently has available 11 Cds & 6 Videos for children plus his new adult album, all of which are available through his website.There is also a delightful new Peter Combe Triple Pack, "The Peter Combe Collection" -50 Fun Sing-a-long Songs.
Peter is also known for his Monty Pythonish,goonish sense of humour, heard in such songs as Tadpole Blues, Down in the Bathroom, First Reader, Elizabeth, This Little Pig and Stuck in a Pizza.
With 3 ARIAS for Best Children's Album, (more than any other artist in his field) 7 Gold & 2 Platinum Albums to his credit, his reputation in Australian households is assured.
Hey Dad. Just thought I'd let you and your legions know that your favourite son Thom and The Adult Bookstore have a gig this Saturday in Adelaide at The Ed Castle. Should be fairly amazing.
I watched your DVD today and it just solidified the fact that your music and connection to a kid's audience is inspirational. Long before corporate kiddy, fastfood pop.... was Mr Combe being musical and amazing. We want to share our music which is inspired by your musical legacy. www.youtube.com/mightybuzzniks Let there be more kiddy rock...That rocks!
thanks for accepting :D i was obsessed with you when i was little i went to your concert at monash uni and i got to sing on stage with you n then you signed my tape afterwards n i was too starstruck to speak. most of my best childhood memories had something to do with your songs and me and my family singing them :)
Hey Pete, had a blast at your Tassie concert, can't wait to see some photos! Also a big thank you for singing Happy Birthday to my friend Ashe, she LOVED it (and you!) Thanks again! You rock! :)
Thanks for coming back to Brisbane again a few weeks ago. Pity I missed the adults one but still a hoot seeing the young kids having as much fun as us 'oldies' did 20 years ago. hehe that kid who got up was really adorable lol.
And my mum is one of those parents who was sick of hearing some songs over and over and over again hahahaha
Thanks for mixing up our styles at HQ! It was a true South Aussie show! Let us do it again. Don't spill any of that juicy green grass on our cd!! ;) Hope you enjoy it. Good luck with the tour!!! Peace*Fun*Musik POETIKOOL JUSTICE
I LOVE YOU PETER! Hope to get tickets for Adelaide!! oh the memories of Newspaper Mama -my first ever CD! Good luck with everything! Many years worth of love,
Just been watching the DVD for like the 12th time lol .... thanks for putting us in there so much! (Cat and I that is lol). Every time we came on she would giggle like a little kid! Was an awesome night and cant wait to see you at the Gov!
Gosh is it everybody's birthday today? Thanks Peter for the birthday wishes also, I have an exam tomorrow so your message really brightened up my day :)
Heyya Mr.Combe, Still got my toffee apple in my hair! hahaha yea thanks for your support! Check you on the 8th of July @ HQ Adelaide with Poetikool Justice! Peace n all that -Jahmin
