As well as the festival itself Primavera has a number of record label showcase gigs running during the week before. I went to two of these; The Holy Cobra Society Showcase at the Sidecar, and the Heart Of Gold show at The Apolo.
Holy Cobra Society
Uber who were due to play pulled out so it was a late start at this intimate cellar venue to see Muletrain and The Intelligence. I spent the frst half of Muletrains set searching for a shop in as Ramblas which sold batteries. It was the night of the Champions League final and everyone was shut. Finally scored in an Internet Cafe somewhere. So I only got the last 15 minutes. Crashbeat they call it. Punk Hardcore Pop.
Muletrain - Live @ The Sidecar - 27 May 2009
The Intelligence are US indie pop and very good at it too.
The Intelligence - Live @ The Sidecar - 27 May 2009
On the way home I moved through the crowd in Place Catalunya celebrating the Barcalona win. Many of them were still there two days later.
Heart Of Gold
Got lost on the subway so I missed the first set by The Disciplines. Reigning Sound features Greg Cartwright of The Oblivians doing more straight forward material. At the time I was very ho hum with this set but it has grown on me.
Reigning Sound - Live @ The Apolo Barcalona- 26 May 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
My Trip To Spain Part One - Not Primavera Sound 2009
It is finished and I have had my lungs cleaned out and my feet replaced so I can think straight now. Sorry it has taken so long but after Primavera we pretty much went straight to Galcia and did the last 120km of the Camino Francis to Santiago and then moved round Spain till arriving back home last Wednesday. In all our travels I could not find access to computers to do anything except transfer the recordings to thumb drives at a Internet Cafe for safety [and for my troubles I picked up a virus at some cafe while doing that]
I am still going through the recordings in Barcalona as I have some issues with the sound on a couple. A few more days for those. In the meantime if you haven't already seen them, there are streaming set on the website of WFMU FM of many bands. and a few available for download at the Free Music Archive.
But you didn't think I would go to spain for 6 weeks and get just one festival, did you? No.
After we left Barcelona we walked the Camino and ended up in Santiage De Compostella as you do. There we saw a The Kapsberger Ensemble, a mainly Scandinavian Modern Baroque Ensemble who were magnificent. The leader pretty much shredded the Baroque Guitar and the upright bass [is that very baroque?] was cool as fuck. Unfortunately my rig was in the post from Barcalona. If you get a chance to see them take it.
Got to San Sebastian and as we wandered I saw this poster and thought well when am i going to get the chance hey?
till I saw this one and realized it was closer and free.
So
Los Creyentes
are a Spanish rockabilly band, the whole quiff, white uniform and black braces, call and response by the crowd trying to pronounce english words they have never heard before thing. great fun.
Phantom Surfers
were way cool.
Ivan Julian
played Blank Generation and Love Comes In Spurts as well as his own recent material and it was not too bad.
Roy Loney
is crazy and put on a great show. Sang Teenage Head [still in my top 5 ever songs] and he must play a lot in Spain cause the crowd knew a lot of his material. It was great.
Chesterfield Kings
were disappointing. The band were OK but the lead singer looks like John Cooper Clarke acting like Steve Tyler trying to mimic Mike Jagger in an Arkansas accent trying out for the New York Dolls. Funny as fuck for all the wrong reasons.
In Seville got a Flamenco Club set and a recital in a local church by the Peterhouse Chapel Choir from Cambridge UK. Great stuff. My dad will love it. He sings Bass in the Mackay Choir.
So to Lisbon and lo and behold I see ads for Delta Tejo festival which is pretty much all latin music except for
Buju Banton.
Not gunna miss him so 1 Day ticket in hand along we went. He was great. Started with some dancehall then a long set of his conscious stuff.
But to top it off last saturday night we along with 6500 of our closest Portuguese friends [i hadn't realized before how many of them were gay] went to the Atlantic Amphitheater and saw
Kylie Minogue.
Brilliant Stuff.
I am still going through the recordings in Barcalona as I have some issues with the sound on a couple. A few more days for those. In the meantime if you haven't already seen them, there are streaming set on the website of WFMU FM of many bands. and a few available for download at the Free Music Archive.
But you didn't think I would go to spain for 6 weeks and get just one festival, did you? No.
After we left Barcelona we walked the Camino and ended up in Santiage De Compostella as you do. There we saw a The Kapsberger Ensemble, a mainly Scandinavian Modern Baroque Ensemble who were magnificent. The leader pretty much shredded the Baroque Guitar and the upright bass [is that very baroque?] was cool as fuck. Unfortunately my rig was in the post from Barcalona. If you get a chance to see them take it.
Got to San Sebastian and as we wandered I saw this poster and thought well when am i going to get the chance hey?
till I saw this one and realized it was closer and free.
So
Los Creyentes
are a Spanish rockabilly band, the whole quiff, white uniform and black braces, call and response by the crowd trying to pronounce english words they have never heard before thing. great fun.
Phantom Surfers
were way cool.
Ivan Julian
played Blank Generation and Love Comes In Spurts as well as his own recent material and it was not too bad.
Roy Loney
is crazy and put on a great show. Sang Teenage Head [still in my top 5 ever songs] and he must play a lot in Spain cause the crowd knew a lot of his material. It was great.
Chesterfield Kings
were disappointing. The band were OK but the lead singer looks like John Cooper Clarke acting like Steve Tyler trying to mimic Mike Jagger in an Arkansas accent trying out for the New York Dolls. Funny as fuck for all the wrong reasons.
In Seville got a Flamenco Club set and a recital in a local church by the Peterhouse Chapel Choir from Cambridge UK. Great stuff. My dad will love it. He sings Bass in the Mackay Choir.
So to Lisbon and lo and behold I see ads for Delta Tejo festival which is pretty much all latin music except for
Buju Banton.
Not gunna miss him so 1 Day ticket in hand along we went. He was great. Started with some dancehall then a long set of his conscious stuff.
But to top it off last saturday night we along with 6500 of our closest Portuguese friends [i hadn't realized before how many of them were gay] went to the Atlantic Amphitheater and saw
Kylie Minogue.
Brilliant Stuff.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Fast And Loud Again
The Quickening, a Brisband institution of 12 years and of course I have never seen them or heard any of their material so I'm fresh to it and it was pretty good really. There's more words in here somewhere but i seem to have misplaced them.
Dick Nasty are just how I like my fast & loud.
Dick Nasty - Live @ The Step Inn - 16 May 2009
TheQuickening - Live @ The Step Inn - 16 May 2009
Dick Nasty are just how I like my fast & loud.
Dick Nasty - Live @ The Step Inn - 16 May 2009
TheQuickening - Live @ The Step Inn - 16 May 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Kitten Licks at The Troubadour
Screamfeeder relaunch their LP, Kitten Licks in the first of a few dates around Australia and the first time the band have performed together for a while now. They sound like they never stopped. Support was Midget, Brisbane expats from Sydney [and 1998] and the local Butcher Birds.
Kitten Licks is a great album. Screamfeeder are a great band. And so everyone had a real good time.
Butcher Birds - Live @ The Troubadour - 09 May 2009
Midget - Live @ The Troubadour - 09 May 2009
Screamfeeder - Kitten Licks - Live @ The Troubadour - 09 May 2009
Kitten Licks is a great album. Screamfeeder are a great band. And so everyone had a real good time.
Butcher Birds - Live @ The Troubadour - 09 May 2009
Midget - Live @ The Troubadour - 09 May 2009
Screamfeeder - Kitten Licks - Live @ The Troubadour - 09 May 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
The Hits Open The Hi-Fi Bar with The Drones later that night
It wasn't ready but they opened anyway. It's big, cool, multi-leveled, loud, expensive, not sure how to do stuff like serve drinks, did I say big? I love it already. Parking will be a pain but I don't drink much so I drive whereas most of the intended clientele drink like elephants facing a drought [and dance like them too] so it may not be a problem.
The bitches I have heard so far range from lousy sound to too expensive to drink which for a place you go to drink and listen to music would seem like deal killers. I didn't find the sound that bad. The Drones were loud but clear enough. The support bands sounded like all support bands do. The sound guy pushes the 'support band' button as they start and it get muddy. Every venue has that button. I also think that as more get played they will tune it up for the room. So I am very optimistic.
Like I said, I don't drink much [I'm waiting for you all to catch up] so people paying over $10 for a mixed can is very meh to me. Right next door is a public bar which I am sure will get hit hard before, during, and after future shows.
Overall I think that it will prove a boon for West End and I look forward to seeing how it fits in.
So here they are.
The Hits played a great set. Like I said, the sound was poor so this may not be the best intro to the band.
The Hits - Live @ The Hi-Fi Bar - 29 Apr 2009
Witch Hat grew on me after the first couple of songs and I admit to not taking as much notice of them as I should. I took the opportunity to study the crowd which the layout allows much more than other venues in Brisbane where you tend to only see the backof the people in front of you. Also I was standing to the right of the stage for this set and the bass is very prominent in the mix.
Witch Hat - Live @ The Hi-Fi Bar - 29 Apr 2009
The Drones are my favourite band right now. And this is a good set. A little bass boomy but otherwise fine.
EDIT: I have now heard the official release of this set and seriously you should get hold of that. It sounds way better than this one. If you really want a Havilah laden set try the Zoo recording from last year. The sound is much better.
The Drones - Live @ A New Bar In Brisbane - Apr 2009
The bitches I have heard so far range from lousy sound to too expensive to drink which for a place you go to drink and listen to music would seem like deal killers. I didn't find the sound that bad. The Drones were loud but clear enough. The support bands sounded like all support bands do. The sound guy pushes the 'support band' button as they start and it get muddy. Every venue has that button. I also think that as more get played they will tune it up for the room. So I am very optimistic.
Like I said, I don't drink much [I'm waiting for you all to catch up] so people paying over $10 for a mixed can is very meh to me. Right next door is a public bar which I am sure will get hit hard before, during, and after future shows.
Overall I think that it will prove a boon for West End and I look forward to seeing how it fits in.
So here they are.
The Hits played a great set. Like I said, the sound was poor so this may not be the best intro to the band.
The Hits - Live @ The Hi-Fi Bar - 29 Apr 2009
Witch Hat grew on me after the first couple of songs and I admit to not taking as much notice of them as I should. I took the opportunity to study the crowd which the layout allows much more than other venues in Brisbane where you tend to only see the backof the people in front of you. Also I was standing to the right of the stage for this set and the bass is very prominent in the mix.
Witch Hat - Live @ The Hi-Fi Bar - 29 Apr 2009
The Drones are my favourite band right now. And this is a good set. A little bass boomy but otherwise fine.
EDIT: I have now heard the official release of this set and seriously you should get hold of that. It sounds way better than this one. If you really want a Havilah laden set try the Zoo recording from last year. The sound is much better.
The Drones - Live @ A New Bar In Brisbane - Apr 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
The Return of the Giants Of Science
was great. I didn't know you could fit that many riffs in one room. Supported by No Anchor and The Hits, massive riff machines in their own rights, I crowd loved it.
No Anchor - Live @ The Troubadour - 17 April 2009
The Hits - Live @ The Troubadour - 17 April 2009
Giants Of Science - Live @ The Troubadour - 17 April 2009
No Anchor - Live @ The Troubadour - 17 April 2009
The Hits - Live @ The Troubadour - 17 April 2009
Giants Of Science - Live @ The Troubadour - 17 April 2009
Good Friday
i heart hiroshima allowed back to Ric's and pack the place out for the first of three friday night shows in preparation for their assault on Europe. Show starts at midnight and the line was well formed by then. Not the best recording of them I have but try it anyway. Missed the second show last night but I'll be there next week for the last with Dick nasty oh yes I will.
i heart hiroshima - Live @ Ric's - 11 Apr 2009
I don't give links usually but if any europeans are reading here's their website. check the dates. you will have a good time believe me.
i heart hiroshima
in case anyone is upset by the name it is a [affectionate?] pisstake on Hiroshima Mon Amour the very great French fillum by Alain Resnais. Australian humour.
i heart hiroshima - Live @ Ric's - 11 Apr 2009
I don't give links usually but if any europeans are reading here's their website. check the dates. you will have a good time believe me.
i heart hiroshima
in case anyone is upset by the name it is a [affectionate?] pisstake on Hiroshima Mon Amour the very great French fillum by Alain Resnais. Australian humour.
A Friend Of Mine and Death Mattel at The Step Inn
From the South and top a less than packed audience unfortunately were the fine bands Death Mattel and A Friend Of Mine.
Death Mattel - Live @ The Step Inn - 09 Apr 2009
A Friend Of Mine - Live @ The Step Inn - 09 Apr 2009
Support was Del Toro who suffered a flat battery sorry guys and No Anchor.
No Anchor - Live @ The Step Inn - 09 Apr 2009
Death Mattel - Live @ The Step Inn - 09 Apr 2009
A Friend Of Mine - Live @ The Step Inn - 09 Apr 2009
Support was Del Toro who suffered a flat battery sorry guys and No Anchor.
No Anchor - Live @ The Step Inn - 09 Apr 2009
Lofly Hanger
Only one set from the hanger. I arrived late and as an old man am subject to all the ailments of age especially tiredness after a working day. Sorry. But MoonJog were quite fine.
MoonJog - Live @ The Hanger - 04 Apr 2009
As a consolation prize here's Aaxxonn or something with double letters like that at Ric's that I appear to have forgotten about. Axxonn is Ian from No Anchor and Tom from Secret Birds
Axxonn - Live @ Ric's - 25 Mar 2009
MoonJog - Live @ The Hanger - 04 Apr 2009
As a consolation prize here's Aaxxonn or something with double letters like that at Ric's that I appear to have forgotten about. Axxonn is Ian from No Anchor and Tom from Secret Birds
Axxonn - Live @ Ric's - 25 Mar 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Big Night Out
First to the Judy for No Anchor CD Launch. Heinz Riegler opened and his new material is beautiful. Very beautiful imagery and simple playing to showcase it. Still developing so maybe later there can be before and after comparisons but until then ou just have to take the word of anyone who has seen him recently; It will be worth the wait. So looking forward to seeing it hit daylight.
Closely followed by Laurence English on hand pumped harmonium or similar and electronic drone effects.
No Anchor did well in a room that is effectively a concrete box. Brutal.
No Anchor - Live @ The Judy - 21 Mar 2009.mp3
And so to The Step Inn for Miss Jess's Birthday bash though the bands did not know before hand that is what it was. She got to see her three favourite bands. Mine too.
I missed Nova Scotia but saw Sekiden.
Sekiden - Live @ The Step Inn - 21 Mar 2009.mp3
Also Seaplane. Again looking forward to the new CD which will be even better than the first.
All in all a great night. 5 and a half worls class acts for $25 plus beer. Where else but Brizvegas.
Closely followed by Laurence English on hand pumped harmonium or similar and electronic drone effects.
No Anchor did well in a room that is effectively a concrete box. Brutal.
No Anchor - Live @ The Judy - 21 Mar 2009.mp3
And so to The Step Inn for Miss Jess's Birthday bash though the bands did not know before hand that is what it was. She got to see her three favourite bands. Mine too.
I missed Nova Scotia but saw Sekiden.
Sekiden - Live @ The Step Inn - 21 Mar 2009.mp3
Also Seaplane. Again looking forward to the new CD which will be even better than the first.
All in all a great night. 5 and a half worls class acts for $25 plus beer. Where else but Brizvegas.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Golden Plains 2009
Best.
Festival.
Ever.
till Primavera.
Saturday
Took me 15 min to work out these guys weren't taking the piss.
Brant Bjork - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 [61.75 MB]
The Black Seeds - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 52.93 MB
Black Mountain redeemed stoner rock somewhat.
Black Mountain - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 [59.14 MB]
Mogwai - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 76.91 MB
Sunday
Luluc - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 29.81 MB
Pivot - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 59.36 MB
My Disco - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 65.73 MB
Tony Allen - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 68.09 MB
Nowhere near my best recording but a wonderful set from The Drones
The Drones - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 70.13 MB
New equipment is now fully operational. I learned a lot at this festival, specifically during Deafwish, Dan Kelly, Jim White & John Doe [jeez they are funny guys] and Gary Numan. Still playing with the Church set and if I can do it justice I'll post it later.
Festival.
Ever.
till Primavera.
Saturday
Took me 15 min to work out these guys weren't taking the piss.
Brant Bjork - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 [61.75 MB]
The Black Seeds - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 52.93 MB
Black Mountain redeemed stoner rock somewhat.
Black Mountain - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 [59.14 MB]
Mogwai - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 76.91 MB
Sunday
Luluc - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 29.81 MB
Pivot - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 59.36 MB
My Disco - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 65.73 MB
Tony Allen - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 68.09 MB
Nowhere near my best recording but a wonderful set from The Drones
The Drones - Live @ Golden Plains - 2009 70.13 MB
New equipment is now fully operational. I learned a lot at this festival, specifically during Deafwish, Dan Kelly, Jim White & John Doe [jeez they are funny guys] and Gary Numan. Still playing with the Church set and if I can do it justice I'll post it later.
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