Recent Gigs & Upcoming ones

[The Underdog]

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Enjoyed. I struggled to put names to songs as I only started going through their stuff properly about two days beforehand but it was good nonetheless. Craig Finn (?) is certainly a different front man to the norm. Unfortuneatly my four favourite songs by them (Hot Fries, Slapped Actress, One for the Cutters and Both Crosses) didn't get a run but I know enough of the rest to get by. Would probably go see them again, especially as I now have an even better knowledge of their songs.

I don't think Hot Fries gets much of a run these days which is a shame as it's one of my faves. One for the Cutters is one they probably can't cover with the guitar rather than keys. Slapped Actress is often a show closer (I think it was in Brisbane or Sydney) so it was probably just bad luck that they didn't play it.

[soupman]

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I don't think Hot Fries gets much of a run these days which is a shame as it's one of my faves. One for the Cutters is one they probably can't cover with the guitar rather than keys. Slapped Actress is often a show closer (I think it was in Brisbane or Sydney) so it was probably just bad luck that they didn't play it.

I looked through the recent set lists to find out what I should be expecting and didn't get my hopes up (I knew One for the Cutters and Both Crosses were no chance). Maybe next time.

[LostDoggy]

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I sat next to Twodogs at Ed Kuepper on Friday and went to Mossvale Festival near Leongatha on Saturday.
The highlight of that festival for me was a solo Gareth Liddiard from the Drones. I can understand his unique style polarising opinion but for me he is Australia's best story teller/song writer at the moment.

[azabob]

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I sat next to Twodogs at Ed Kuepper on Friday and went to Mossvale Festival near Leongatha on Saturday.
The highlight of that festival for me was a solo Gareth Liddiard from the Drones. I can understand his unique style polarising opinion but for me he is Australia's best story teller/song writer at the moment.

His voice is so unique and not sure what term to use its not haunting, but it sticks with you and is perfect for the tails he tells.

What do you think of his solo album compared to his drones work? For me Im very much into singer song writer and acoustic guitar who tell a story so currently Im into his solo album.

I see quite a bit of live music, but for whatever reason I have only seen him once (most likely he spends majority of time in Europe). It was at the East Brunswick club and he was supporting the Devastations (another brilliant band, under rated here but adored in Europe) however he was came on stage 1 - 1 and half after his scheduled time and was so drunk he was beyond coherent, so I was left wanting more.

[azabob]

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Did any one get to see Justin Townes Earl? Man he has lived a hard hard life. Granted mostly self inflicted but what hope did he have considering where he came from?

[LostDoggy]

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His voice is so unique and not sure what term to use its not haunting, but it sticks with you and is perfect for the tails he tells.

What do you think of his solo album compared to his drones work? For me Im very much into singer song writer and acoustic guitar who tell a story so currently Im into his solo album.

I see quite a bit of live music, but for whatever reason I have only seen him once (most likely he spends majority of time in Europe). It was at the East Brunswick club and he was supporting the Devastations (another brilliant band, under rated here but adored in Europe) however he was came on stage 1 - 1 and half after his scheduled time and was so drunk he was beyond coherent, so I was left wanting more.

He always sounds drunk, not sure if he is or isn't half the time. Much like Dylan or Waits his singing style is part of the act. The accent is very Australian and it is incoherent at times but to me it makes it better. As for the solo album, I think it just a continuation but acoustic version of the drones. The stories and the lyrics of his stuff is always fascinating.

[LostDoggy]

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Did any one get to see Justin Townes Earl? Man he has lived a hard hard life. Granted mostly self inflicted but what hope did he have considering where he came from?

I did. He also played at mossvale. Enjoyed

[LostDoggy]

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Weird Al Yankovic tomorrow night!!

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

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Me too!

[Twodogs]

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I sat next to Twodogs at Ed Kuepper on Friday

How good were those seats? Well maybe not the actual seats but moreso their proximity to the stage?


I still cant get my head around a happy, cheerful, talkative Ed Kuepper though, it just didnt feel right. Even so I loved the Spiderman theme.

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

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Weird Al Yankovic tomorrow night!!

We all have cell phones so come on lets get real

[LostDoggy]

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Weird Al Yankovic tomorrow night!!

So how was Weird Al Alexxx?

[Axe Man]

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Going to see Eddie Vedder at the Palais tonight. Will be awesome to see him in a smaller venue this time as opposed to Pearl Jam's Etihad concert last time around.

[LostDoggy]

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Going to see Eddie Vedder at the Palais tonight. Will be awesome to see him in a smaller venue this time as opposed to Pearl Jam's Etihad concert last time around.

I've been hearing fantastic reviews of last nights concert on Triple M today - enjoy!!

[LostDoggy]

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We all have cell phones so come on lets get real

Haha oh god, when he started singing that at the end I was a fit of laughter. And how bout all the stuff during the Yoda song..this is what makes him weird Wanna b Ur Lovr, Smells like Nirvana and Saga Begins were my highlights. yours?

So how was Weird Al Alexxx?

Very weird...yet hilariously funny!

Going to see Eddie Vedder at the Palais tonight. Will be awesome to see him in a smaller venue this time as opposed to Pearl Jam's Etihad concert last time around.

Jealous its sold out. Have a great time!

Unwritten Law Sunday night, bringgg it on!