May 2009

 
Today on the show Brian Mannix (Uncanny Xmen), Scott Carne (Kids in the Kitchen) and Dale Ryder (Boom Crash Opera) dropped by for a very special Gimmy Jimmy. All of them are currently performing in a show called ‘Absolutely 80s’. This is a two hour jam-packed touring show that features all of their biggest hits! The show was born from the sold-out Countdown Spectacular of 2006.

They’re performing in Sydney next weekend. Here are the specific details:
                   8th May at Dee Why RSL, Sydney
                   9th May at Canterbury Hurlstone RSL, Sydney

Keep an eye  on their website to see where they will be travelling to next, it is an amazing show- we recommend you get some friends together for a night out… their website is:
www.myspace/absolutely80’s.com
 

 
Fans of solid rockers and triple ARIA Award winners The Badloves will be thrilled at the announcement that the band is once again hitting the road with the original line-up that saw them become a household name in the mid-nineties after numerous successful national and European tours.
 
The Badloves have announced a new string of dates, and are working towards a new album, due for release in late January/early February, 2010.
 
THE BADLOVES TOUR DATES:
 
    Friday 1 May – Towradgi Beach Hotel; Waves Nightclub –    Wollongong
    Saturday 2 May – Penrith RSL, Penrith
    Sunday 3 May – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
 
Head to thebadloves.com for more info…
 

We just got sent this video of a ‘flashmob’ in London. A ‘flashmob’ is where random people join together in public to do various stunts. This video in particular shows 13,500 people in Trafalgar Square all singing along to a rendition of Hey Jude.  The video features a surprise appearance from pop star Pink. Check it out for yourself:
 
 

 

Today we had a special visit from a cute dog called Myron who lost his eyes at birth (due to a virus).
Myron usually likes to get his photo taken with celebrities, but this time he just ran into us. Here's a pic:
 

I had a friend send me this video this morning and its classic. I can't believe she signed herself up to do this.
 
See it for yourself:
 

 

 
... And we all know who gave it to him

This year, Mission Australia celebrates its 150th year working with disadvantaged Australians and Jono's on a mission to help raise some much needed funds. Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian community services organisation, working tirelessly every day to try and eliminate homelessness; assist families and children to develop a solid foundation for the future; support disadvantaged young people;  and help unemployed people find permanent work.  Just last year they helped more than 330,000 Australians.
 
Mission Australia wants everyday Aussies to experience what it’s like to be voiceless, by not speaking for an hour (or more) TODAY and to seek sponsorship for your silence. The intitiative is called HUSH and there is still more hours left in the day, which means there's still time for you to give it a crack. Jono has signed up, follow this link www.everydayhero.com.au/jonathan_coleman to find out more and how you can become a sponsor of the great man.  Whilst your there, you can also sign yourself up! Cheers, Dano.

On today’s show we spoke with actor and motorbike enthusiast, Charley Boorman.  Charley is known for his appearance in Long Way Round and Long Way Down with his best friend Ewan McGregor. Charley is back in Australia to begin a new motorbike expedition all the way to Japan, click here for more info.
 

Today on the show we caught up with Reg Presley from The Troggs (Wild Thing, Love is all Around). Reg is a fantastic storyteller, so if you missed the interview here it is for your listening pleasure. Enjoy it- we sure did.
Jono & Dano

We have a competition that we play everyday on the show called '3 Degrees of Separation'. This is where we play 3 snippets of different songs and you have to guess the common link. For instance Melissa sent us in a great one- we played a Missisippi, Zoot and Little River Band track and the answer was that Beeb Birtles was in all of the bands.
 
If you have any suggestions for a 3 Degrees, shoot us through an email using the link to the RIGHT.
 
Thanks for your help! Jono & Dano

Today we caught up with one of our comedy heroes Will Ferrell. Will has starred in so many of our favourite movies (Anchorman, Old School, Zoolander, Talledega Nights and so on...) He is currently in Australia for the premiere of his latest film 'Land of the Lost' which is out on the 11th of June.
 

Without our knowledge it appears as though our Will Ferrell interview has taken the world by storm! Here’s some snippets of the press that we've been getting overseas…

MTV Movies Blog » Will Ferrell Meeting With 'Anchorman' Creators ...
By Brian Warmoth

Ferrell told an Australian radio DJs Jono & Dano that he'll be meeting with “all the guys” from the first “Anchorman” next week to “figure out when and how” to map out the sequel, according to a report on JoBlo.com. Exactly what that sequel would involve... Which original cast members would you want to see return for an “Anchorman” sequel? What direction would you like to see the story take?
MTV Movies Blog - http://moviesblog.mtv.com/
 

Useless News: Ferrell, Carell, Rudd and McKay Meeting Next Week To
By Saf

Will Ferrell is making the rounds doing publicity for Land of the Lost and was asked for an update while appearing on an Australian radio show Jono & Dano. According to Moviehole, Ferrell told the hosts that “everyone is meeting next week” to ... In May of last year, director Adam McKay said he wanted to return to Anchorman after his next film, which never ended up going into production. Paul Rudd later revealed that they were considering setting the film in the 1980's... Useless News - http://uinews.blogspot.com/
 
If you missed our chat with Will, listen to it here: 

Our mate Barnsey is about to hit the road again for a solo tour! We all know how great he is in concert, so this is one not to be missed. Here’s the details:

Jimmy Barnes Australian Tour – July/August 2009

    Fri 31 July - Palais Theatre St Kilda VIC - ticketmaster.com.au

    Sat 1 August - Burswood Theatre VIC– ticketek.com.au

    Fri 7 August - Enmore Theatre – Newtown, NSW - ticketek.com.au

    Thurs 13 Aug -  The Regent Multiplex – Ballarat, VIC call 03 5330 5555

    Sat 15 August Thebarton Theatre – Adelaide, SA - venuetix.com.au

    Sun 16 August Barn Palais – Mt Gambier, SA - ticketmaster.com.au