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Spiderbait
Spiderbait is an Australian alternative rock band from Finley, New South Wales, formed in 1989 by bass guitarist and singer Janet English, drummer and singer Kram, and guitarist Damian Whitty. In 2004 the group's cover version of the 1930s Lead Belly song "Black Betty" reached number one on the ARIA Singles Chart. They have five top 20 albums: The Unfinished Spanish Galleon of Finley Lake (1995), Ivy and the Big Apples (1996), Grand Slam (1999), Tonight Alright (2004), and Greatest Hits (2005). The group have won two ARIA Music Awards with the first in 1997 as 'Best Alternative Release' for Ivy and the Big Apples and the second in 2000 as 'Best Cover-Art' for their single "Glockenpop". In November 2013 the band released its first studio album in nine years, Spiderbait.
Albums
1992
ShashavaGlava
1995
The Unfinished Spanish Galleon of Finley Lake
1996
Ivy and the Big Apples
1999
Grand Slam
2001
The Flight of Wally Funk
2004
Tonight Alright
2013
Spiderbait
2017
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Spiderbait's Janet English To Open New 'Devoted To You' Exhibition
The 'Devoted To You' exhibition opens next month thanks to Arts Project Australia – a world-renowned studio and gallery that represents and supports artists with intellectual disabilities.
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Twilight At Taronga Unveils 2025 Concert Series
Featuring DMA'S, The Cruel Sea, Middle Kids, Spiderbait, and many more iconic Aussie acts.
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Spiderbait Announce Local Supports For 'Black Betty' Anniversary Tour
Featuring some of the most exciting up-and-comers in Australian rock.
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Spiderbait 'May Not Have Stayed Together' If Not For The Success Of 'Black Betty'
Spiderbait describe the success of Black Betty and their 2004 album, Tonight Alright, as "the rebirth of the band."
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Spiderbait’s Kram Says A ‘Comedy Of Errors’ Led To Their Defining Hit
Spiderbait are about to embark on an epic national tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their biggest hit, ‘Black Betty’. Before they do, drummer/vocalist Mark ‘Kram’ Maher sits down with The Music to unpack the riveting story behind it.
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Spiderbait Announce 'Black Betty' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour
"We’re super pumped and can’t wait to see y’all out there. Come celebrate 'Black Betty' with us!"
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Good Things Festival Set Times & Maps Revealed
The Music has rounded up the set times and maps for the Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane editions of Good Things Festival.
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'That’s How Weird The '90s Were': Season Two Of Podcast 'Just Ace' Explores Golden Era Of Aus Music
All the label jostling and money being thrown around will be explored in the new season of 'Just Ace', which releases every Saturday morning.
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Wanderer Festival 2023
The highlights from all your favourite local and international artists at Pamula Beach, NSW, for the 2023 edition of Wanderer Festival.
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Paul Kelly, Spiderbait, Missy Higgins & More Lead ‘Walk For Yes’ Campaign Concerts
Other legends vouching their support for the Yes campaign include Emma Donovan, John Butler, Dan Sultan and Peter Garrett.
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Xavier Rudd, Spiderbait Heading For Churchill Island's Ocean Sounds Festival
Melbourne Ska Orchestra and Felipe Baldomir will also perform at the festival.
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