by Michael J. Roberts How good is Taylor Swift? As a working musician and an amateur historian in regard to the popular song, I went into a Taylor deep dive after her remarkable Eras tour blew through the country like a hurricane. If “Every generation throws a hero up the pop charts,” and Taylor Swift is the latest in a long line, where does she fit in? What I...

by Michael J. Roberts ‘Never be ashamed of writing a memorable melody’~ Burt Bacharach It seems absurd that the world should need a reminder of the artistic capability of Sir Barry Gibb, the eldest and lone surviving Bee Gee, but I for one think he doesn’t get the kudos he deserves (notwithstanding that he was just given an Australia Day 2022 award to go with his...

Buy Music Recognised as one of Australia’s most unique and dynamic songwriters, Karl has also enjoyed both local and international success. He took out first place in the Americana category of the prestigious International Songwriting Competition in 2006 for his hit single, Black Crow Callin’, and has seen two of his albums top the Americana charts in the UK. UNCUT...

Photo : Brad Harris 21st April 2016 by Michael Roberts Friends of Karl, It is with an ineffable sadness that I write this, but as many of you know Karl slipped away quietly in the wee small hours of the morning, 19th April, 2016.. He held on against all odds, barely 30 hours after the amazing concert we had for him on Sunday, an event that won’t be forgotten by...

Leave on a Light Buy Now on iTunes     Kasey & Bill Chambers Who better than to kick off the album with the title track, and tackle a beautiful, old timey country waltz than music greats Kasey and Bill Chambers? Obviously the title song had new resonance once Karl passed away, and after Kasey graciously stepped up to headline the second benefit concert we...

Karlfest  ‘..A celebration of the life & music of Karl Broadie’ Kevin Bennett – Luke O’Shea – Brett Hunt – Den Hanrahan – Plus special guests latest news Buy Now on iTunes A tribute to a friend To celebrate and honour a remarkable songwriter, one who left this world too soon, friends and colleagues have banded together to produce Leave On A Light...

About Leave On a Light – The Legacy of Karl Broadie is a dedicated to the work of the Scottish ex- pat singer/songwriter who sadly passed away in Sydney at the age of 44 in April 2016. The site is administered by friends of Karl, with the permission and support of Karl’s family and estate and is determined to keep his wonderful musical legacy alive. Karl was a...

Past Events Album Launch  ‘Leave On A Light – the songs of Karl Broadie’  Coogee Diggers, Thursday December 8th, 2016. Amali Ward – Luke O’Shea – Amber Lawrence – Brett Hunt – Katie Brianna – Michael Carpenter Tamworth, January 21st, 27th and 29th. 2017. Tamworth CMF 2017 20th February 2017  Letter To An Absent Friend Dear Karl,      ...