The H Files with Kevin Hillier

It is always a treat to relive a musical diamond from the past and 50 years ago, England Dan and John Ford Coley enjoyed worldwide, life changing success with a radio favourite 'I'd Really Love To See You Tonight.' Sadly, England Dan has left us but John Ford Coley is still going strong and it is a thrill to have him on this episode talking about the swings and roundabouts of an eventful musical life. 

The Hindley Street Country Club is conquering the musical world in a way we have not seen before. Founder and bass guitarist Con Delo joins me ahead of their latest Australian tour to chat about this global phenomenon that started in Adelaide and now has millions of followers and subscribers. HSCC play other people's hits, but they do it so well, everyone wants to see and hear them online and live.     

Find out more about my guests including the latest songs and live shows. 

www.johnfordcoley.com  and www.thehscc.com    

Post-production by Chris Gates

For Howdy Partners Media

© 2026

Coming Soon-  Episode 46 Ian Moss and Troy Casser Daley. Episode 47 a special Uptight-Happening 70's show with Ross D Wyllie and more. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunnyboys are back. It's debatable whether they ever left, but they are reforming for a big one-off show in Brisbane on October 23rd at the Roma Parklands and the release of a special box set celebration of their debut album.

Richard Burgman - guitarist in the original and most celebrated Sunnyboys lineup - takes us from the beginnings of the band to the preparation for the upcoming gig. 

Sunnyboys were power pop personified and with that came a meteoric rise to the top of the Top 40 charts across the country. The ride was a thrill a minute, until it wasn't. Richard does not shy away from the highs and lows that came with pop stardom. 

Richard also has a lot of non-Sunnyboys musical experiences as a member of The Saints, Weddings Parties Anything and of late The Hovering Spooks, which he also shares. 

Check out the latest Sunnyboys news and tickets for the gig https://sunnyboysofficial.com/       

Post-production by Chris Gates

For Howdy Partners Media

© 2026

Coming Soon- Episode 45 John Ford Coley of England Dan & fame plus founder of the Hindley Street Country Club Con Delo. Episode 46 Ian Moss and Troy Casser Daley. Episode 47 a special Uptight-Happening 70's show with Ross D Wyllie and more. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world where superlatives are handed out far too early and easily, Don Walker has earned and deserves more than the dictionary allows. Still a member and major songwriter with the iconic Cold Chisel, Don's latest solo project is Love Songs a collection of very personal songs spanning more than three decades. Don talks about the songs, his songwriting process, the music he likes to listen to and the latest on any future Chisel plans and a vampire book he is working on.      

Buy Love Songs and check Don's tour dates  https://www.donwalker.com.au/  

Grinspoon frontman Phil Jamieson ventures into solo waters with his new album 10 Charlie. Phil shares the very personal stories behind some of the tracks and his excitement of making a solo record.

Unfortunately shortly after the interview Phil fell on stage and broke his back, causing his 10 Charlie tour to be cancelled. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope he is back on stage soon. 

Check out 10 Charlie and the PJ slippers at https://www.philjamieson.com.au/ 

Post-production by Chris Gates

For Howdy Partners Media

© 2026

Coming Soon - Richard Burgman of The Sunnyboys, John Ford Coley, Ian Moss and Troy Cassar Daley.  

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a killer episode with the always enchanting and engaging Tania Doko from Bachelor Girl buzzing about the release of Waiting for the Day: Artists Sessions - a reimagining of their 1998 debut album and their national tour. 

Tania and James (Roche) are joined by Guy Sebastian, Ella Hooper, Tommy Emmanuel, Jessica Mauboy, Delta Goodrem and many more, with new versions of their songs including the classic Buses and Trains. 

And the hits keep coming as Kev chats to Justin Currie - singer and songwriter with del Amitri who are touring here in 2027, playing all the hits that pumped out of the radio in the nineties. Nothing Ever Happens, Kiss This Thing Goodbye and Roll to Me are just three that still pop up today and rightly so.      

  Bachelor Girl's album and tour dates  https://bachelorgirl.com/

  del Amitri Past to Present Tour 2027  https://www.delamitri.info/

Post-production by Chris Gates

For Howdy Partners Media

© 2026

Coming Soon -  Phil Jamieson, John Ford Coley, Don Walker and Richard Burgman of The Sunnyboys.   

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sweet are on the road in Australia for their Final Blitz Tour, and in this episode, surviving member Andy Scott chats about his life in Sweet. From the early days of hits like Wig Wam Bam through to Love is Like Oxygen, it is an amazing success story. Andy tells the story behind iconic Sweet moments like recording the intro to the classic Ballroom Blitz and getting Fox on the Run right, the second time. As the surviving member of the classic line up, Andy also shares memories of Brian Connolly, Mick Tucker and Steve Priest.      

The episode finishes with a quick catch up with Mark Lizotte (aka Diesel) as he gets ready to hit the road with his By Request tour.   

Sweet The Final Blitz Australian Tour details  https://metropolistouring.com/sweet-uk-2026/

Diesel By Request    https://www.dieselmusic.com.au/shows

Post-production by Chris Gates

For Howdy Partners Media

© 2026

Coming Next  Ep 42 Tania Doko from Bachelor Girl takes us through their new album. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Holden has done it all (and then some) during his decades in the entertainment business. Be it as a singer, songwriter, actor, producer, barrister, heartthrob or unofficial ambassador for carnations, Mark left no stone unturned from day one.

As he releases a new album of songs - 'Now and Then and Shirley MacLaine' - with a newly crafted singing voice, Mark reflects on some of his most memorable moments and the passion and joy that keeps his creative juices flowing. 

From lining up to appear on the Ernie Sigley Adelaide Tonight Show to writing hits for The Temptations or with Vanessa Amorosi, Mark has always been totally committed.

Bringing his new music and some of his old material back via the streaming platforms is his latest venture. 

You can check out what Mark is up to here:

Facebookfacebook.com/theholdenbrotherstravellingcircus

Instagraminstagram.com/holdenbrotherstc

Twittertwitter.com/holdenbrostc

www.youtube.com/@Dreamcarnation2  

Post-production by Chris Gates

For Howdy Partners Media

© 2026

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Farriss is back with his second solo album The Prospector and his new country style is putting a smile on his face, as he tells Kevin in this chat about the new songs, his second live appearance at the hallowed Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and some fond memories of his time in INXS. Andrew talks about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voting for INXS and the Michael Hutchence he misses. The Prospector, some tour dates and more at www.andrewfarriss.com 

The other guest on this episode is Captain Sensible from The Damned as they are about to hit our shores for their Final Damnation 50th Anniversary Tour. The Captain shares his thoughts on many and varied topics including the tour, the setlist, the Sex Pistols, Taylor Swift, cover versions, his solo career and his name.    

THE DAMNED AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND SEPTEMBER 2026 TOUR DATES

Tuesday 8th September AUCKLAND, Powerstation

Thursday 10th September SYDNEY, The Opera House

Friday 11th September BRISBANE, The Tivoli

Sunday 13th September MELBOURNE, The Forum

Tickets:

From: https://thephoenix.au/the-damned-2026/

Post-production by Chris Gates

For Howdy Partners Media

© 2026

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric McCusker's imprint on Australian pop music is awesome. Think songs like 'Come Said the Boy', 'Summer of '81', 'Chemistry' and a little ditty called 'State of the Heart', just part of his songwriting contribution to Mondo Rock, plus being a bloody good guitar player. 

In this expansive chat with Kevin, Eric fills in the days before Mondo Rock - a musical adventure and apprenticship that crossed the globe - and his experiences as part of one of this country's most prolific pop bands. 

From meeting Elvis in Hawaii to choosing music over medicine, Eric has had a most entertaining and interesting life journey.      

Post-production by Chris Gates

For Howdy Partners Media

© 2026

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As they prepare for their induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame, Vika and Linda Bull take time out to chat about 'Where Do You Come From" their brilliant new album. The sisters share the stories behind the very personal songs that make up this new record and the preparation for a national tour which is is about to begin. Tour and album info here vikaandlinda.com.au   

Also on the touring agenda is Beach Boy Al Jardine bringing the Pet Sounds Band to Australia to relive the musical magic of The Beach Boys. Al has been around since the beginnings of the Brian Wilson inspired supergroup, but still finds joy in performing timeless classics like God Only Knows, Help Me Rhonda and Surfer Girl.       

Tour info here  https://davidroywilliams.com/tours/al-jardine/ 

Coming soon Episode 38 with Eric McCusker of Mondo Rock fame. No really, this time I mean it.       

Post-production by Chris Gates

For Howdy Partners Media

© 2026

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Waterboys are currently touring Australia and their founder and frontman Mike Scott joined me to talk about the tour, playng live, their album dedicated to actor Dennis Hopper and of course that monster hit they had that still sounds epic - The Whole of the Moon. 

The Waterboys – Australian and New Zealand Tour | Destroy All Lines

Saxophonist Bill Evans is bringing his latest VansBand All Stars tour to Australia in October. A one time Miles Davis alumni, Bill is a master and his body of work covers every musical genre, all of which will be part of his first tour here in 25 years. 

Tickets are on sale now!
www.gaevents.au  

Coming soon Episode 37 with Eric McCusker of Mondo Rock fame.       

Post-production by Chris Gates

For Howdy Partners Media

© 2026

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.