A TABLE book of ‘70s and ‘80s new wave and post-punk music history is set for local release, with an official launch at Coffs Harbour Book Warehouse on Saturday, 15 November from 10am until noon.
The man behind the almanac is Michael Krilich of Safety Beach, who ten years ago began blogging online about an era he lived through as a roadie, sound man and light operator.
A music buff and aficionado of the new wave and post-punk scene, Michael’s book provides an exhaustive and fascinating deep dive into two iconic decades of music.
“It truly is a labour of love,” Michael told NOTA.
“The book is the culmination of decades of music collecting, listening and well over 12 years of fact collection that started back when I created a Facebook group dedicated to the genres.
“My members said that I should put the facts to print, and the rest is history.”
Michael said the ‘70s and ‘80s were incredibly productive times for emerging underground musical talent.
“So many great songs were born,” he said.
“Along with great times come great stories, and some of them are here [in the book], told by the people that were there.”
The “70s & 80s New Wave and Post-Punk Almanac – Part 2” covers moments of social and cultural significance with members from iconic groups such as The B-52s, The Clash, Echo and the Bunnymen, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, The Go-Go’s, The Go-Betweens, Human League, INXS, Joy Division, Mental as Anything, Radio Birdman, Simple Minds, The Smiths and The Stranglers.
Michael will be available to discuss his work, or to sign copies of his new book, at the Book Warehouse on Saturday morning.
By Kim SATCHELL
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