Ports of Paradise

11/12/2025

This morning, a special feature on midcentury Minangkabau music from Sumatra ... plus centenary celebrations for Sammy Davis Jr and the Incredible Jimmy Smith 🥳

Broadcasting from 9am on PBS 106.7FM Melbourne ... or you can stream anytime from www.pbsfm.org.au (or via the app) 📻 🎵🎶🌴

20/11/2025

Going deep undercover this morning with a live set from Johnny Fuego & The Heat ahead of their gig at the Night Cat this evening. Plus we celebrate the birth centenary of the incredibly cool June Christy.

Broadcasting from 9am on PBS 106.7FM Melbourne ... or you can stream anytime from www.pbsfm.org.au (or via the app) 📻 🎵🎶🌴

20/11/2025

Happy 100th birthday to the wonderful June Christy! Tomorrow's show will include a centenary tribute 🥳🎉

1940's Soundie by Stan Kenton and his orchestra with June Christy lead singer in stunning HD. From 16mm film footage

30/10/2025

Today is All-Hallows Eve 👻 and also the FINAL DAY of our Spring Renewal campaign.
Tune in for some dark exotica and spooky lounge ... then join, renew or make a donation at https://www.pbsfm.org.au/news/spring-renewal-2025

Broadcasting from 9am on PBS 106.7FM Melbourne ... or you can stream anytime from www.pbsfm.org.au (or via the app) 📻 🎵🎶🌴

29/10/2025

This Friday 31st, jazz improvisers Uncomfortable Science will be conducting an UNCOMFORTABLE SEANCE at Shotkickers 😱

This will be a rare (once a year) opportunity to witness some live exotica, performed by the scariest jazz musicians in Melbourne - including members of Jazzparty.

DJ Palmtree Paddy spinning dark exotica and spooky lounge in between sets.

17/10/2025

We're throwing open the doors at PBS 106.7FM Melbourne from 2-5pm this afternoon!
I'll be proudly demonstrating one of our fabulous broadcasting studios between 3-4pm.
More details at: https://www.pbsfm.org.au/news/pbs-open-day-2025

09/10/2025

Highlights for this morning's show will include a drum session from Art Blakey, new music from l'Exotighost, stereo dynamics, latin vocals, Hawaiian guitar, cool jazz and swing.

Broadcasting from 9am on PBS 106.7FM Melbourne ... or you can stream anytime from www.pbsfm.org.au (or via the app) 📻 🎵🎶🌴

25/09/2025

What's in the record box this morning?

Exotic percussion, Spanish guitar, wonky lounge, latin rhythms, swingin' hammond, cool jazz, surf guitar and jungle funk.

Plus a PBS member giveaway to see Maquina Peligrosa on Sun 5th October!

Broadcasting from 9am on PBS 106.7FM Melbourne ... or you can stream anytime from www.pbsfm.org.au (or via the app) 📻 🎵🎶🌴

18/09/2025

Have music, will travel! ✈️

Join me in the Ports this morning, to hear the new single from L' Exotighost - as well as sixties soundtracks, latin swing, stereo action and way-out vocal groups. Plus around 10am, jazz guitarist Mark Morand will drop in to chat about some gigs and the latest single from his project 32 Bars.

Broadcasting from 9am on PBS 106.7FM Melbourne ... or you can stream anytime from www.pbsfm.org.au (or via the app) 📻 🎵🎶🌴

11/09/2025

Tomorrow would have been Mel Torme's 100th birthday, so I'll be spinning a few of his records ... plus music from the casbah, voodoo percussion, bossanova, cocktail accordion and midcentury swing 🍹

Broadcasting from 9am on PBS 106.7FM Melbourne ... or you can stream anytime from www.pbsfm.org.au (or via the app) 📻 🎵🎶🌴

04/09/2025

Good morning, hula hips! If you've got the moves, I've got the music for you to become an instant Polynesian - as we explore some exotic piano rhythms, latin percussion, big band dramatics, a south seas spectacular, cool jazz and classic calypso.

Broadcasting from 9am on PBS 106.7FM Melbourne ... or you can stream anytime from www.pbsfm.org.au (or via the app) 📻 🎵🎶🌴

21/08/2025

Coming soon to a music player near you - a classic selection of midcentury exotica, cool jazz, latin percussion, TV themes, Caribbean lounge and big band swing.

Broadcasting from 9am on PBS 106.7FM Melbourne ... or you can stream anytime from www.pbsfm.org.au (or via the app) 📻 🎵🎶🌴