Happy Birthday RAVE
Inland Sea - Rave Birthday - 15 July 2010
Dave McCormack & The Polaroids - Rave Birthday - 15 July 2010
The Brisband Experience - Rave Birthday - 15 July 2010
The Brizband Experience is an All Star Band of well known Brisbane artists
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Boris and Russian Circles at ULU 19 June 2011
London ULU and for the Russian Circles I had the levels set for Tenniscoats who are way softer. Realized this about half way through. Thus, the second half only. To make up for that I include the Tym Guitar In Store by Russian Circles last month and video of Boris.
Russian Circles - Live @ Tym Guitars -10 Sept 2011
Russian Circles - Live @ ULU - 19 Jun 2011 - 2nd half of set
Boris - Live @ ULU - 19 Jun 2011
Russian Circles - Live @ Tym Guitars -10 Sept 2011
Russian Circles - Live @ ULU - 19 Jun 2011 - 2nd half of set
Boris - Live @ ULU - 19 Jun 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Batrider and per purpose at Woodland 18 Aug 2011
per purpose were great as usual.
Bat Rider - Live @ Woodland - 18 Aug 2011
per purpose - Live @ Woodland - 18 Aug 2011
Bat Rider - Live @ Woodland - 18 Aug 2011
per purpose - Live @ Woodland - 18 Aug 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
A Bunch of Tym Guitars
The best show in town
Dick Nasty - Live @ Tym Guitars - 03 July 2011
Bratt Farrar - Live @ Tym Guitars - 08 July 2011
Hoss - Live @ Tym Guitars - 08 July 2011
The Vee Bees - Live @ Tym Guitars - 08 July 2011
Ouch My Face - Live @ Tym Guitars - 24 July 2011
Little Lovers - Live @ Tym Guitars - 20 Aug 2011
Jason Simon - Live @ Tym Guitars - 27 Aug 2011
Dick Nasty - Live @ Tym Guitars - 03 July 2011
Bratt Farrar - Live @ Tym Guitars - 08 July 2011
Hoss - Live @ Tym Guitars - 08 July 2011
The Vee Bees - Live @ Tym Guitars - 08 July 2011
Ouch My Face - Live @ Tym Guitars - 24 July 2011
Little Lovers - Live @ Tym Guitars - 20 Aug 2011
Jason Simon - Live @ Tym Guitars - 27 Aug 2011
Ed Kuepper
played at The Spiegletent with Mark Dawson. The early LPs Electrical Storm and Today Wonder were played and I missed only the first track of Today Wonder. Outstanding performances of outstanding records.
Ed Kuepper - Live @ The Spiegletent - 20 Sept 2011
Ed Kuepper - Live @ The Spiegletent - 20 Sept 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Words Fail Me.
Europe took more to recover from than I thought it would, work when we got back was piled higher than I imagined it could be, family grief and medical problems [not me personally, I'm OK] drained time and energy from life. Problems solved now? Mostly, but some things aren't solved, just managed.
On top of that in real life I'm an accountant and we don't write about feelings much. Creativity is something we don't actually display to the public. I wrestle with words to accompany most of the posts I make [if that isn't painfully obvious to you]
I just hope no one thought I might have stopped listening to live music. So to get over this problem from now on expect posts with few words, posts being edited later to include words I think of later but most interesting to you dear reader, more regular posts sooner after the fact. Like the Custard post that started this whole thing off.
Thank you for your patience. Music is the best.
On top of that in real life I'm an accountant and we don't write about feelings much. Creativity is something we don't actually display to the public. I wrestle with words to accompany most of the posts I make [if that isn't painfully obvious to you]
I just hope no one thought I might have stopped listening to live music. So to get over this problem from now on expect posts with few words, posts being edited later to include words I think of later but most interesting to you dear reader, more regular posts sooner after the fact. Like the Custard post that started this whole thing off.
Thank you for your patience. Music is the best.
Primavera 2011 Day 3
May 28
John Cale - Live @ Primavera - 28 May 2011
Kurt Vile & The Violators - Live @ Primavera - 28 May 2011
Dean Wareham - Live @ Primavera - 28 May 2011
This is such a good festival. I shall return probably in 2013.
John Cale - Live @ Primavera - 28 May 2011
Kurt Vile & The Violators - Live @ Primavera - 28 May 2011
Dean Wareham - Live @ Primavera - 28 May 2011
This is such a good festival. I shall return probably in 2013.
Primavera 2011 Day 2 The Parc
The Parc show deserve their own entry. This is the best part of Primavera and the low numbers astound me.
Sonny & The Sunsets - Live @ Parc Central del Poblenou - 27 May 2011
Ducktails - Live @ Parc Central del Poblenou - 27 May 2011
The Fresh & Onlys - Live @ Parc Central del Poblenou - 27 May 2011
Sonny & The Sunsets - Live @ Parc Central del Poblenou - 27 May 2011
Ducktails - Live @ Parc Central del Poblenou - 27 May 2011
The Fresh & Onlys - Live @ Parc Central del Poblenou - 27 May 2011
Primavera 2011 Day 2
May 27
Monochrome Set were pretty good for old guys. Drummer was the happiest person I have seen all year. Perfect hair and makeup, biggest grin all afternoon and never missed a beat. The keyboard guy had the loveliest little red cocktail dress. Guitar dude looked like an explosion in Carnaby St circa 69. Bassie was all in black and did not smile or blink the whole set. Singer wore a tasteful Nehru jacket and has a body of work that easily fills an hour slot without ever getting boring. That's entertainment!
The Monochrome Set - Live @ Primavera - 27 May 2011
Was really looking forward to Dan Melchior and I was not disappointed. He was really great.I'm sorry I couldn't get to the Parc show the next day.
Dan Melchior & Das Menace - Live @ Primavera - 27 May 2011
Kakoshca - Live @ Primavera - 27 May 2011
Jad Fair deserves to be a much bigger god.
Half Japanese - Live @ Primavera - 27 May 2011
Low - Live @ Primavera - 27 May 2011
Del Ray - Live @ Primavera - 27 May 2011
Monochrome Set were pretty good for old guys. Drummer was the happiest person I have seen all year. Perfect hair and makeup, biggest grin all afternoon and never missed a beat. The keyboard guy had the loveliest little red cocktail dress. Guitar dude looked like an explosion in Carnaby St circa 69. Bassie was all in black and did not smile or blink the whole set. Singer wore a tasteful Nehru jacket and has a body of work that easily fills an hour slot without ever getting boring. That's entertainment!
The Monochrome Set - Live @ Primavera - 27 May 2011
Was really looking forward to Dan Melchior and I was not disappointed. He was really great.I'm sorry I couldn't get to the Parc show the next day.
Dan Melchior & Das Menace - Live @ Primavera - 27 May 2011
Kakoshca - Live @ Primavera - 27 May 2011
Jad Fair deserves to be a much bigger god.
Half Japanese - Live @ Primavera - 27 May 2011
Low - Live @ Primavera - 27 May 2011
Del Ray - Live @ Primavera - 27 May 2011
Ummmm Custard.
at the Powerhouse last night. Front Row 15ft from the front line. Possibly one of the best recording I have captured.
Also have a bunch of video shot on my Nokia N8 which are also fabulous but occasionally the sound is clipped. I'll post the better ones later tonight when they are finally uploaded to youtube or vimeo.
The end of the recording features me saying thanks to Dave when he came along the front row shaking hands and me discussing with the girl sitting next to me which set list was mine :)
Custard - Live @ The Powerhouse -17 Sept 2011
Two McCormack sets in a row. Must be a fan or something.
Also have a bunch of video shot on my Nokia N8 which are also fabulous but occasionally the sound is clipped. I'll post the better ones later tonight when they are finally uploaded to youtube or vimeo.
The end of the recording features me saying thanks to Dave when he came along the front row shaking hands and me discussing with the girl sitting next to me which set list was mine :)
Custard - Live @ The Powerhouse -17 Sept 2011
Two McCormack sets in a row. Must be a fan or something.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Dave McCormack at The Powerhouse
Happy Fathers Day. Well mine was at least. A great set from Dave McCormack on the Turbine Platform. A few songs that don't get played much and all the favourites. Nice way to round off the weekend.
Dave McCormack - Live @ The Powerhouse - 04 Sept 2011
The comment about COW after The Circle was the end of me explaining to my daughter where the song came from.
Addition
I forgot to upload the support act Tylea
Tylea - Live @ The Powerhouse - 4 September 2011
Dave McCormack - Live @ The Powerhouse - 04 Sept 2011
The comment about COW after The Circle was the end of me explaining to my daughter where the song came from.
Addition
I forgot to upload the support act Tylea
Tylea - Live @ The Powerhouse - 4 September 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Dirty Three at Meredith 2010
For those waiting for this one I'm sorrry to have delayed so long.
Dirty Three Live at Meredith 2010
Dirty Three Live at Meredith 2010
Primavera 2011 Day 1
May 26
Again the day starts with a miss, this time Cults. The hit sounded great. Hang round for SeeFeel who were impressive.
SeeFeel - Live @ Primavera - 26 May 2011
Then down to the Vice Stage , my favourite of the Festival. The sound was generally good and the crowds relatively small and appreciative. Connan Mockasin is great. New Zealand keeps producing these guys. How the hell do they do it.
Connan Mockasin - Live @ Primavera - 26 May 2011
Suicide are confronting. 70 year old's singing about sex with anyone let alone young girls really seems to piss people off. But that has always been the way I guess. The sound is heavy as fuck and the recording doesn't do justice to the the sheer physicality of it. Best live. I missed the last song to get down the the Vice stage.
Suicide - Live @ Primavera - 26 May 2011
Part of some new San Fran garage revival along with Sunny & The Sunsets, Fresh & Onlys, Thee Oh Seees and a few others. Actually more mainstream than any of those bands but damm good anyway. First mosh I have seen at two PS's. I will see them again when I return to Brisbane in a club and I enjoyed it there too.
Ty Segall - Live @ Primavera - 26 May 2011
Again the day starts with a miss, this time Cults. The hit sounded great. Hang round for SeeFeel who were impressive.
SeeFeel - Live @ Primavera - 26 May 2011
Then down to the Vice Stage , my favourite of the Festival. The sound was generally good and the crowds relatively small and appreciative. Connan Mockasin is great. New Zealand keeps producing these guys. How the hell do they do it.
Connan Mockasin - Live @ Primavera - 26 May 2011
Suicide are confronting. 70 year old's singing about sex with anyone let alone young girls really seems to piss people off. But that has always been the way I guess. The sound is heavy as fuck and the recording doesn't do justice to the the sheer physicality of it. Best live. I missed the last song to get down the the Vice stage.
Suicide - Live @ Primavera - 26 May 2011
Part of some new San Fran garage revival along with Sunny & The Sunsets, Fresh & Onlys, Thee Oh Seees and a few others. Actually more mainstream than any of those bands but damm good anyway. First mosh I have seen at two PS's. I will see them again when I return to Brisbane in a club and I enjoyed it there too.
Ty Segall - Live @ Primavera - 26 May 2011
Primavera 2011 Poble Espanyol Shows
May 25
The venue didn't work for me really. The first day it was crowded and under resourced. Out of the crowd the sound was average. Saw the last minute of Nissenmondai who I was looking forward to. A little disappointed with Las Robertas. They were fine but reminded me of a few Australian bands like Southern Comfort but weren't that much better. Comet Gain saved the day on Wednesday.
Ended up spending so much time in the line for the toilets that I couldn't get near the stage for Echo & The Bunnymen and went home after a few songs.
Comet Gain - Live @ Poble Espanyol - 25 May 2011
Las Robertas - Live @ Poble Espanyol - 25 May 2011
May 29
Mercury Rev "Deserter Songs" is a 'cosmic americana' opus. Right?
The support bands were an odd bunch which seemed to have been assembled from a random list of bands who were available on the day.
There was a fine Spanish folk rock band [Me and The Bees] who with time will be very good especially when they learn how to structure a set rather than play Slow/Fast/Slow/Fast etc, a US indie punk band who were seriously dire [My Teenage Stride] and veteran Scottish pop rockers with a singer who for medical reasons travels with pockets full of fruit and whose stage banter reflects this way too much [BMX Bandits] You work it out.
BMX Bandits - Live @ Poble Espanyol - 29 May 2011
Where I ended up as Mercury Rev started playing the sound was average to poor and for all the world it was like six guys playing roughly the same songs but each was trying to play louder than the others. Another early night.
The venue didn't work for me really. The first day it was crowded and under resourced. Out of the crowd the sound was average. Saw the last minute of Nissenmondai who I was looking forward to. A little disappointed with Las Robertas. They were fine but reminded me of a few Australian bands like Southern Comfort but weren't that much better. Comet Gain saved the day on Wednesday.
Ended up spending so much time in the line for the toilets that I couldn't get near the stage for Echo & The Bunnymen and went home after a few songs.
Comet Gain - Live @ Poble Espanyol - 25 May 2011
Las Robertas - Live @ Poble Espanyol - 25 May 2011
May 29
Mercury Rev "Deserter Songs" is a 'cosmic americana' opus. Right?
The support bands were an odd bunch which seemed to have been assembled from a random list of bands who were available on the day.
There was a fine Spanish folk rock band [Me and The Bees] who with time will be very good especially when they learn how to structure a set rather than play Slow/Fast/Slow/Fast etc, a US indie punk band who were seriously dire [My Teenage Stride] and veteran Scottish pop rockers with a singer who for medical reasons travels with pockets full of fruit and whose stage banter reflects this way too much [BMX Bandits] You work it out.
BMX Bandits - Live @ Poble Espanyol - 29 May 2011
Where I ended up as Mercury Rev started playing the sound was average to poor and for all the world it was like six guys playing roughly the same songs but each was trying to play louder than the others. Another early night.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Showcases at Primavera 2011
One of the best things about Primavera is the sideshows. Like the Label showcases in this case at the Sala Apollo on the Monday and Tuesday nights.
May 23 - Acuarela Showcase
Nacho Umbert is in love I suspect with a girl. He sings heartfelt songs about it I think [speaking no Spanish]. I hope he gets her in the end because he puts a a lot of feeling into it. When I was very young I did much the same at the local folk club doing Leadbelly covers. Maybe he has better luck.
Nacho Umbert and La Compania - Live @ Sala Apolo - 23 May 2011
These guys sound like bad pub rock from the 70's. They look like they were doing it then as well. I have no idea why a record company paid for them to come to Spain. My son is having fun heckling them for their banter which unsurprisingly is an impression of a bunch of guys from a pub rock band on their first trip to Spain.
The Bitter Springs - Live @ Sala Apolo - 23 May 2011
This trip is starting to look like a mistake.
Wait, it's Darren Hayman ex of Hefner to save the evening. Nice guy, nice tunes and if you aren't in tears at the end of the song about the witch and her dog you obviously weren't there.
Darren Hayman & The Secondary Modern - Live @ Sala Apolo - 23 May 2011
May 24 - Heart of Gold Showcase
This is better. Girl harmony groups are fun. They are recording down the road with Eli 'Paperboy' Reed and do a set with a special guest appearance by the man.
The Pepper Pots - Live @ Sala Apolo - 24 May 2011
The mood is dulled somewhat by El Trons who are by the numbers beat pop. I am of two minds about groups that perform in a foreign language.
Els Trons - Live @ Sala Apolo - 24 May 2011
Never seen Eli before but I enjoyed his stuff. He connects with the audience unlike the Bitter Springs guys.
Eli Paperboy Reed - Live @ Sala Apolo - 24 May 2011
This was surprising. From Brazil and I was half expecting an hour of salsa which would have been 45 min too much. Instead it turns into a Brazilian funk groove thing which was very much fun.
Garotas Suecas - Live @ Sala Apolo - 24 May 2011
Best part of the two nights was being there with my son who has been teaching English in Bogota for the last two and a half years. This could be good after all.
May 23 - Acuarela Showcase
Nacho Umbert is in love I suspect with a girl. He sings heartfelt songs about it I think [speaking no Spanish]. I hope he gets her in the end because he puts a a lot of feeling into it. When I was very young I did much the same at the local folk club doing Leadbelly covers. Maybe he has better luck.
Nacho Umbert and La Compania - Live @ Sala Apolo - 23 May 2011
These guys sound like bad pub rock from the 70's. They look like they were doing it then as well. I have no idea why a record company paid for them to come to Spain. My son is having fun heckling them for their banter which unsurprisingly is an impression of a bunch of guys from a pub rock band on their first trip to Spain.
The Bitter Springs - Live @ Sala Apolo - 23 May 2011
This trip is starting to look like a mistake.
Wait, it's Darren Hayman ex of Hefner to save the evening. Nice guy, nice tunes and if you aren't in tears at the end of the song about the witch and her dog you obviously weren't there.
Darren Hayman & The Secondary Modern - Live @ Sala Apolo - 23 May 2011
May 24 - Heart of Gold Showcase
This is better. Girl harmony groups are fun. They are recording down the road with Eli 'Paperboy' Reed and do a set with a special guest appearance by the man.
The Pepper Pots - Live @ Sala Apolo - 24 May 2011
The mood is dulled somewhat by El Trons who are by the numbers beat pop. I am of two minds about groups that perform in a foreign language.
Els Trons - Live @ Sala Apolo - 24 May 2011
Never seen Eli before but I enjoyed his stuff. He connects with the audience unlike the Bitter Springs guys.
Eli Paperboy Reed - Live @ Sala Apolo - 24 May 2011
This was surprising. From Brazil and I was half expecting an hour of salsa which would have been 45 min too much. Instead it turns into a Brazilian funk groove thing which was very much fun.
Garotas Suecas - Live @ Sala Apolo - 24 May 2011
Best part of the two nights was being there with my son who has been teaching English in Bogota for the last two and a half years. This could be good after all.
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