Recent Gigs & Upcoming ones

[Mofra]

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Graveyard Train at The Forum

Without a lie, possibly the best gig by an Australian Band I've seen. Found it hard to back up after spending 3 days at a Fesival on next to no sleep, but rocked up for the support act (Brothers Grimm) who were ok, then Graveyard Train came out, revealed a cornfield backdrop with a "monster" scarecrow, and played their respective arses off.

With a nod to newer material, they borrowed a drummer (from the Brothers Grimm) for much of the set, at times numbering 8 on stage. The 6 part chanting on many songs sounded a treat at the Forum, with a high number of costumes in the crowd and the whole-crowd sing-a-longs adding to a massive atmosphere.

Add an enourmous afterparty and weird shenanegans involving hill people, the 1 girl I hadn't previously met at the festival, random sightings and an Italian Physicist named Mattel and it was one heck of an event.

[azabob]

Re: Recent Gigs & Upcoming ones

Graveyard Train at The Forum

Without a lie, possibly the best gig by an Australian Band I've seen. Found it hard to back up after spending 3 days at a Fesival on next to no sleep, but rocked up for the support act (Brothers Grimm) who were ok, then Graveyard Train came out, revealed a cornfield backdrop with a "monster" scarecrow, and played their respective arses off.

With a nod to newer material, they borrowed a drummer (from the Brothers Grimm) for much of the set, at times numbering 8 on stage. The 6 part chanting on many songs sounded a treat at the Forum, with a high number of costumes in the crowd and the whole-crowd sing-a-longs adding to a massive atmosphere.

Add an enourmous afterparty and weird shenanegans involving hill people, the 1 girl I hadn't previously met at the festival, random sightings and an Italian Physicist named Mattel and it was one heck of an event.

Sounds an awesome night, nothing better than when a gig delivers and then delivers again. It is rare but when it happens it's memorable.

What gig is lined up next?

[Mofra]

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Sounds an awesome night, nothing better than when a gig delivers and then delivers again. It is rare but when it happens it's memorable.

What gig is lined up next?

Mate's band is playing a gig early at Pony on Friday, then will head to the Tote to watch Warped who have reformed for the 30th anniversary celebrations. Will most likely get messy.

[1eyedog]

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Mate's band is playing a gig early at Pony on Friday, then will head to the Tote to watch Warped who have reformed for the 30th anniversary celebrations. Will most likely get messy.

Yep usually does at their gigs. You mean the Tote's 30th not Warp's 30th don't you?

Caught White Horse in Fitzroy last night, friend's Doom band taking big steps in the genre lately. They have had up down reviews depending on the line up but seem to be having an up one atm.

[LostDoggy]

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https://corner.ticketscout.com.au/gigs/159-omar-rodriguez-lopez-and-le-butcherettes

I'll certainly be there. $25 for a reasonably large international artist is gold.
Deantoni and Juan, both from TMV will be with him and reports from their American shows have been solid.

le butcherettes are some band signed to his label who really aren't that flash

Interestingly enough, Jim Ward will be playing there a couple weeks later

[LostDoggy]

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Anyone else going to the gathering/harvest festival at werribee park this Saturday?
Flaming lips, portishead, mogwai, tv on the radio, mercury rev, death in Vegas, etc

[Happy Days]

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Going to see Pete Rock on New Years Day at Laundry, might not be in good shape after Falls, so hopefully he plays some more chilled stuff.

No idea if CL Smooth will join him, very much hoping so.

[The Underdog]

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Anyone else going to the gathering/harvest festival at werribee park this Saturday?
Flaming lips, portishead, mogwai, tv on the radio, mercury rev, death in Vegas, etc

Couldn't make it but would love a report, esp on TVOTR and the Lips

BTW, got my FOTL tix so I'm a certain starter

[LostDoggy]

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Couldn't make it but would love a report, esp on TVOTR and the Lips

I have to say that the venue (park land,scenery, and stages), weather and band line up was fantastic. The rest was disappointing.
Easy enough to get to (I drove). Minimum 30min queues for drink coupons, drinks, food and toilets. No beer left by 7:30.

My favorites were portishead, mogwai, family stone and mercury rev. Death in Vegas were a bit disappointing. The whole event was a bit too corporate and at 10K too many people. I didnt hang around for the flaming lips (with all the hype and reputation I thought no). Good decision as the exit took a 20km detour to Laverton instead of 1km directly to the freeway. My friend left later and it took them 1:30hrs to get out of the car park.

[LostDoggy]

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Fooooooooo Fighters this Saturday!

Just read the set list;

DZ Deathray: 6pm - 6.15pm
F**ked Up: 6.25pm - 6.55pm
Tenacious D: 7.10pm - 7.55pm
Foo Fighters: 8.20 - 10.50pm

Cant Wait! Very excited to see another favourite band also, Tenacious D

[Happy Days]

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Went and saw Boy and Bear on Friday at the behest of a mate, haven't ever really got into them myself. Gotta say they put on a really great set, just a really talented group of people playing some very agreeable music. Having said that, it all got a bit boring towards the end.

Pete Rock and The Dum Dum Girls coming up after New Years, and Falls for NYE.

[soupman]

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Went and saw Boy and Bear on Friday at the behest of a mate, haven't ever really got into them myself. Gotta say they put on a really great set, just a really talented group of people playing some very agreeable music. Having said that, it all got a bit boring towards the end.

I was also there. Much better effort than the last time I saw them at the Corner. Actually had energy and excitement this time. Support acts were both good too, especially the Paper Kites.

But the support act from their last tour, Jinja Safari, are so far ahead of them as a live act it's not funny. I've seen them three times now and they are senesational. Just incredible fun, and probably the best value concerts I've been to.

[The Underdog]

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Fooooooooo Fighters this Saturday!

Just read the set list;

DZ Deathray: 6pm - 6.15pm
F**ked Up: 6.25pm - 6.55pm
Tenacious D: 7.10pm - 7.55pm
Foo Fighters: 8.20 - 10.50pm

Cant Wait! Very excited to see another favourite band also, Tenacious D

Not sure how *!*!*!*!ed Up will go over with that crowd but good on Grohl for giving them the exposure. Disappointed to miss them at the East Brunswick.

As I mentioned on another thread got tix to see Das Racist in Jan.

Oh and Happy Days that's a super avatar.

[LostDoggy]

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Saw Foo Fighters on Friday night. Awesome show, played for nearly 3 hours and a great setlist. I was most happy that they played Everlong 'normally' - not acoustically like the last two tours. We had GA tickets, my legs are still suffering from all the dancing!! The sound was good on the ground, but I have heard from friends who had seats that they couldn't really hear Dave Grohl talking inbetween songs. I just wish that people in GA had respected the no smoking rule, really got sick of asking people to butt out.

[Mofra]

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Meredith Music Festival coming up - may possibly have the best campsite there, going up in a convoy on Thursday night and sleeping in the line and have a few plans that seem to have all come together.

Read an interview recently with Falco from FOTL where he talks about how much he loves it and FOTL will stay for the entire weekend which is a rarity for them.