About all I got from ATP was the Harmonia and Dead Meadow sets posted earlier and I have managed to clean up this one. I am happy too. Afririmpo was more fun than a barrel of monkeys.
Afririmpo - Live @ The Powerhouse - 16 Jan 2009 [51MB]
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Laneway 2009 Brisbane Alternate Version
Went pretty well actually. The new site was laid out very well and all three stages were next to each other but no noise bleeding between them. Cheap draught beer and, early in the day at least, real mixed drinks. No lineups for food, toilets etc. Sound was OK on the covered stage and in the dance stage inside but the street stage was not real loud unless you were right up near the front.
Lineup was promising. Most delivered. The three that didn't for me were No Age, The Hold Steady, and Girl Talk.
No Age may be great and under the right circumstances could be fun. On the day the sound was dreadful. The guitar was a wash of noise. Underneath you could hear something interesting trying to get out but overall they were disappointing.
The Hold Steady are terribly over rated I think. Pretty standard stuff. The bass guitar amp broke down halfway through the set and we waited for what seemed like forever while the band noodled around and the roadies tried to fix it. Seemed excessive to me. Why the singer didn't just give him his guitar and let him improvise, it's not like he was using it. They are supposed to be professionals. I took the opportunity to visit the first aid tent for headache pills.
Headache under control I went round to the other stage to see Girl Talk to finish the night off. And it did too. One guy on stage with a Mac and maybe a couple of other buttons on a big desk that seemed to be more for him to stand on than work at. I generally don't record guys who play recordings, no matter how inventive they make it sound. Dunno why, I just can't bring myself to do it. The only way he could think to make it interesting was to get 30 people on stage to dance around. You could play "Spot The Muso" cause most were from bands that had played earlier but the sound was terrible at the back so I went home.
Before all that though I saw Still Flying, Pivot, The Drones, Spiral Stairs, and Jay Reatard who all played great sets. The Drones had gear problems as well but that which does not kill them makes them stronger. Spiral Stairs was much more entertaining with a full band [who are Gersey but I still know the guitarist from somewhere else]. Still Flying were fun and for serious stuff Pivot impressed me no end. The Pivot drummer is so good.
Jay Reatard played a long set and I loved it. The sound was average on the street stage but it I'll go again. Except I now hear he will not be appearing at Primavera in May. Damn.
So anyway, because one [or more I suppose, it isn't specific] of the acts has complained I can't give you the recordings.
Lineup was promising. Most delivered. The three that didn't for me were No Age, The Hold Steady, and Girl Talk.
No Age may be great and under the right circumstances could be fun. On the day the sound was dreadful. The guitar was a wash of noise. Underneath you could hear something interesting trying to get out but overall they were disappointing.
The Hold Steady are terribly over rated I think. Pretty standard stuff. The bass guitar amp broke down halfway through the set and we waited for what seemed like forever while the band noodled around and the roadies tried to fix it. Seemed excessive to me. Why the singer didn't just give him his guitar and let him improvise, it's not like he was using it. They are supposed to be professionals. I took the opportunity to visit the first aid tent for headache pills.
Headache under control I went round to the other stage to see Girl Talk to finish the night off. And it did too. One guy on stage with a Mac and maybe a couple of other buttons on a big desk that seemed to be more for him to stand on than work at. I generally don't record guys who play recordings, no matter how inventive they make it sound. Dunno why, I just can't bring myself to do it. The only way he could think to make it interesting was to get 30 people on stage to dance around. You could play "Spot The Muso" cause most were from bands that had played earlier but the sound was terrible at the back so I went home.
Before all that though I saw Still Flying, Pivot, The Drones, Spiral Stairs, and Jay Reatard who all played great sets. The Drones had gear problems as well but that which does not kill them makes them stronger. Spiral Stairs was much more entertaining with a full band [who are Gersey but I still know the guitarist from somewhere else]. Still Flying were fun and for serious stuff Pivot impressed me no end. The Pivot drummer is so good.
Jay Reatard played a long set and I loved it. The sound was average on the street stage but it I'll go again. Except I now hear he will not be appearing at Primavera in May. Damn.
So anyway, because one [or more I suppose, it isn't specific] of the acts has complained I can't give you the recordings.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Spiral Stairs
Spiral Stairs for those who don't know is Scott Kannberg one time member of Pavement. Heavy shit to carry round or what. Last night he and Darryl, a guitarist from Melbourne [who i swear I have seen in some other band] did a show here supported by Nova Scotia. He will appear tomorrow with his band at Laneway Festival.
I liked his music and look forward to seeing him tomorrow.
Spiral Stairs - Live @ The Troubadour - 29 Jan 2009.mp3 (84.98 MB)
Nova Scotia supported and the crowd was quiet. They work better to a more lively audience I think but I haven't seen a bad show from them.
Nova Scotia - Live @ The Troubadour - 29 Jan 2009.mp3 (54.72 MB)
These are soundboard recordings. Soundboard recordings can be brutal.
I liked his music and look forward to seeing him tomorrow.
Spiral Stairs - Live @ The Troubadour - 29 Jan 2009.mp3 (84.98 MB)
Nova Scotia supported and the crowd was quiet. They work better to a more lively audience I think but I haven't seen a bad show from them.
Nova Scotia - Live @ The Troubadour - 29 Jan 2009.mp3 (54.72 MB)
These are soundboard recordings. Soundboard recordings can be brutal.
Monday, January 26, 2009
All Tomorrows Parties
in Brisbane was great. Having three separate indoors concerts and one outdoors day long worked well except for the cost. I missed Michael Gira but saw the rest. For me the revelation was Afririmpo. Big fun.
Recording was screwed by gear failures so I can only post the bits without too many glitches. The main problem is occasional drops in volume in the right channel. I have 'fixed' the recordings where I could and the problem is drops in volume not spikes so you shouldn't hurt your ears.
I'm still working on some so I'll add as they become available. Here's the first batch.
Harmonia - Live @ The Powerhouse - 13 Jan 2009 [106.91MB]
Dead Meadow - Live @ The Powerhouse - 16 Jan 2009 [69.17MB]
Recording was screwed by gear failures so I can only post the bits without too many glitches. The main problem is occasional drops in volume in the right channel. I have 'fixed' the recordings where I could and the problem is drops in volume not spikes so you shouldn't hurt your ears.
I'm still working on some so I'll add as they become available. Here's the first batch.
Harmonia - Live @ The Powerhouse - 13 Jan 2009 [106.91MB]
Dead Meadow - Live @ The Powerhouse - 16 Jan 2009 [69.17MB]
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Neil Young and My Morning Jacket at the BEC
First saw MMJ at Big Day Out. I went to see the first three songs then off to the Drones. Here are the three tracks.
Three songs by My Morning Jacket at 2009 Big Day Out Gold Coast
Then to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre [BEC] on Wed night. It's a barn. The sound was full of mud. The MMJ set actually sounds better on tape than in real life because of the in-ear mics I think. On the night I could not understand a word being sung. Neil Young started out the same but they eventually got it right.
Both acts were great. Personally what I saw of the MMJ BDO set was more fun as I suppose befits a festival set but I'd be more than happy to see them again in concert.
My Morning Jacket - Live @ The BEC - 21 Jan 2009
Neil Young is ... um ... Neil Young. Is he too old for this sort of thing? I don't think he grew old, I think he grew up. I look forward to hearing the Prodigy's "Greendale" in 20 years time. Actually , no I don't.
Neil Young - Live @ The BEC - 21 Jan 2009
And below, a new feature, previews of songs from sets. Lets see how it works. If you like the idea let me know.
Three songs by My Morning Jacket at 2009 Big Day Out Gold Coast
Then to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre [BEC] on Wed night. It's a barn. The sound was full of mud. The MMJ set actually sounds better on tape than in real life because of the in-ear mics I think. On the night I could not understand a word being sung. Neil Young started out the same but they eventually got it right.
Both acts were great. Personally what I saw of the MMJ BDO set was more fun as I suppose befits a festival set but I'd be more than happy to see them again in concert.
My Morning Jacket - Live @ The BEC - 21 Jan 2009
Neil Young is ... um ... Neil Young. Is he too old for this sort of thing? I don't think he grew old, I think he grew up. I look forward to hearing the Prodigy's "Greendale" in 20 years time. Actually , no I don't.
Neil Young - Live @ The BEC - 21 Jan 2009
And below, a new feature, previews of songs from sets. Lets see how it works. If you like the idea let me know.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
I Have Been A Naughty Boy.
Nothing posted since 29 Nov 2008. Haven't I seen anything since then??? Well, not really. Lord knows I tried. One day the truth about Meredith 2008 may come out but lets just say I'll never buy a cheap tent again, and showerproof =/= waterproof. I do have tickets for Golden Plains though [please don't tell me it rains there in March OK?]
I also totally forgot to put up The Lucksmiths CD Launch show at The Troubadour in early November so here it is.
The Lucksmiths - Live @ The Troubadour - 08 Nov 2008 [112.09MB]
From the Meredith trip I have Ten East at Northcote.
Ten East - Live @ Northcote Social Club - 11 Dec 2008 [84.28MB]
From the Valve Christmas Party here are
Del Toro - Live @ The Zoo - 20 Dec 2008 [38.96MB]
Sekiden - Live @ The Zoo - 20 Dec 2008 [61.3MB]
An Horse - Live @ The Zoo - 20 Dec 2008 [54.88MB]
i heart hiroshima - Live @ The Zoo - 20 Dec 2008 [71.16MB]
and a special treat, The Horrortones at the MereNoise Xmas Party.
The Horrortones - Live @ The Troubadour - 19 Dec 2008 [67.72MB]
There were a few other bits and pieces of support bands and a couple of sets I need to do stuff with first so keep an eye out.
I didn't go to Sunset Sounds mainly because after buying tickets to BDO, Neil Young, Laneway, Golden Plains, ATP Brisbane Riverstage [plus Harmonia, Fuck Buttons, Dead Meadow, and Afririmpo side shows], Laughing Clowns, Europe [the place], Primavera 09, and probably Roskilde 09 if someone buys the cat, I just couldn't afford it. I am looking for cheap places to sleep in Spain in June if anyone can help :)
So I have been busy I suppose. Come back next week.
I also totally forgot to put up The Lucksmiths CD Launch show at The Troubadour in early November so here it is.
The Lucksmiths - Live @ The Troubadour - 08 Nov 2008 [112.09MB]
From the Meredith trip I have Ten East at Northcote.
Ten East - Live @ Northcote Social Club - 11 Dec 2008 [84.28MB]
From the Valve Christmas Party here are
Del Toro - Live @ The Zoo - 20 Dec 2008 [38.96MB]
Sekiden - Live @ The Zoo - 20 Dec 2008 [61.3MB]
An Horse - Live @ The Zoo - 20 Dec 2008 [54.88MB]
i heart hiroshima - Live @ The Zoo - 20 Dec 2008 [71.16MB]
and a special treat, The Horrortones at the MereNoise Xmas Party.
The Horrortones - Live @ The Troubadour - 19 Dec 2008 [67.72MB]
There were a few other bits and pieces of support bands and a couple of sets I need to do stuff with first so keep an eye out.
I didn't go to Sunset Sounds mainly because after buying tickets to BDO, Neil Young, Laneway, Golden Plains, ATP Brisbane Riverstage [plus Harmonia, Fuck Buttons, Dead Meadow, and Afririmpo side shows], Laughing Clowns, Europe [the place], Primavera 09, and probably Roskilde 09 if someone buys the cat, I just couldn't afford it. I am looking for cheap places to sleep in Spain in June if anyone can help :)
So I have been busy I suppose. Come back next week.
Monday, December 1, 2008
More Narwhals and It's A Woelv
I saw this some time ago. It was good. This is Wolev.
Woelv - Live @ The Powerhouse - 30 Nov 2008.mp3 (43.46 MB)
much better looking than The Narwhals
The Narwhals - Live @ The Powerhouse - 30 Nov 2008.mp3 (40.28 MB)
Woelv - Live @ The Powerhouse - 30 Nov 2008.mp3 (43.46 MB)
much better looking than The Narwhals
The Narwhals - Live @ The Powerhouse - 30 Nov 2008.mp3 (40.28 MB)
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Clockcleaner On Fire at Rosies
Sorry but it had to be said.
Thursday night was memorable for all the wrong reasons.
It started out OK with sets by local bands Z Rays and Slug Guts. Seen Z Rays before and had the same problem again; vocals. The first time i saw them I couldn't see the stage very well and it was about halfway through their set before I realized they weren't an instrumental band. They really should talk to the sound guy.
Missed the first song or two from Slug Guts but their sound was more balanced. I enjoyed their set though the second last song did go on a bit. Will see them again.
Snake Run was 10 minutes of straight up punk. Loud fast and incomprehensible. They are good at it. I just aren't really interested in it. There was a recording glitch at about 7 min and I lost about 20 secs of their set. There is a quick fade in/out so the jump isn't too disconcerting.
For me, Clockcleaner were disappointing. The high pitched guitar sound was promising during the warm up but once the songs started it all turned into a mush especially with the amount of reverb in the vocals. Apart from that I thought the songs just weren't that good.
Mind you most of the crowd seemed to be enjoying themselves. Especially the hard core fans down the front. So much so that during a cover of Divine Hammer [it's not easy to turn that song into a dirge but they were trying real hard] one of them decided that the only way to show his appreciation was to light a fire at Sharkeys feet using the toilet paper another guy had liberated earlier.
Much hilarity ensued until someone thought to use the powder fire extinguisher firstly with a quick shot at the fire, then emptying the rest into the air. Minutes later we [everyone in the building] are on the sidewalk watching the fire brigade enter the not quite towering inferno. I learnt two things; that powder tastes like shit, and people who light fires for fun are beneath contempt whether they have a 'problem' or not.
The Z Rays - Live @ Rosies - 27 Nov 2008 49.24 MB
Slug Guts - Live @ Rosies - 27 Nov 2008 30.98 MB
Snake Run - Live @ Rosies - 27 Nov 2008 14.78 MB
Clockcleaner - Live @ Rosies - 27 Nov 2008 52.82 MB
Thursday night was memorable for all the wrong reasons.
It started out OK with sets by local bands Z Rays and Slug Guts. Seen Z Rays before and had the same problem again; vocals. The first time i saw them I couldn't see the stage very well and it was about halfway through their set before I realized they weren't an instrumental band. They really should talk to the sound guy.
Missed the first song or two from Slug Guts but their sound was more balanced. I enjoyed their set though the second last song did go on a bit. Will see them again.
Snake Run was 10 minutes of straight up punk. Loud fast and incomprehensible. They are good at it. I just aren't really interested in it. There was a recording glitch at about 7 min and I lost about 20 secs of their set. There is a quick fade in/out so the jump isn't too disconcerting.
For me, Clockcleaner were disappointing. The high pitched guitar sound was promising during the warm up but once the songs started it all turned into a mush especially with the amount of reverb in the vocals. Apart from that I thought the songs just weren't that good.
Mind you most of the crowd seemed to be enjoying themselves. Especially the hard core fans down the front. So much so that during a cover of Divine Hammer [it's not easy to turn that song into a dirge but they were trying real hard] one of them decided that the only way to show his appreciation was to light a fire at Sharkeys feet using the toilet paper another guy had liberated earlier.
Much hilarity ensued until someone thought to use the powder fire extinguisher firstly with a quick shot at the fire, then emptying the rest into the air. Minutes later we [everyone in the building] are on the sidewalk watching the fire brigade enter the not quite towering inferno. I learnt two things; that powder tastes like shit, and people who light fires for fun are beneath contempt whether they have a 'problem' or not.
The Z Rays - Live @ Rosies - 27 Nov 2008 49.24 MB
Slug Guts - Live @ Rosies - 27 Nov 2008 30.98 MB
Snake Run - Live @ Rosies - 27 Nov 2008 14.78 MB
Clockcleaner - Live @ Rosies - 27 Nov 2008 52.82 MB
Thursday, November 27, 2008
The Narwhals
Went to the Troubadour with every intention of staying all night but managed to catch The Narwhals only before illness struck and I crawled home to bed. But enough of me. Here's the Narwhals. They play instrumental garage/soulish things.
The Narwhals - Live @ The Troubadour - 22 Nov 2008 [56.85MB]
The Narwhals - Live @ The Troubadour - 22 Nov 2008 [56.85MB]
Monday, November 17, 2008
NintyNine
I had no idea this was on until about an hour before it started. So out in the rain and into Ric's where a small but friendly crowd saw Melbourne based NintyNine deliver a highly enjoyable set. The band is led apparently by one of the two keyboard/guitarist/percussionists but seriously, the spotlight was literally on the drummer and it was hard to take your eyes off someone who so obviously enjoys his work. Unfortunately the vocals were under amplified esp the second mic and can be hard to hear on a couple of songs.
NinetyNine - Live @ Rics - 16 Nov 2008 52.68 MB
Bonus: indiie has video of the gig up on youtube
You'll see what I mean about the drummer.
NinetyNine - Live @ Rics - 16 Nov 2008 52.68 MB
Bonus: indiie has video of the gig up on youtube
You'll see what I mean about the drummer.
Mass Migration EP Launch
at the Hanger was a great night featuring post rock band Nikko, singer/songwrier Tom Cooney [with chorus] and Mass Migration. I was surprised that the inclusion of Tom Cooney in the lineup worked so well. I'm not a big fan of singer/songwriters but I admit I did enjoy his set.
As a bonus I include part of a set by Edward Guglielmino from the Hanger a couple of weeks ago. Another singer/songwriter though he had help on the night on keyboard and guitar. I only have part of the set because the Hanger can get really hot sometimes and I was feeling it that night and had to step out for air after about 20 minutes.
Mass Migration was great as is the EP.
Mass Migration - Live @ The Hanger - 15 Nov 2008 54.66 MB
Nikko - Live @ The Hanger - 15 Nov 2008 56.03 MB
Tom Cooney - Live @ The Hanger - 15 Nov 2008 - Broadcast 49.05 MB
Edward Guglielmino - Live @ The Hanger - 01 Nov 2008 39.12 MB
As a bonus I include part of a set by Edward Guglielmino from the Hanger a couple of weeks ago. Another singer/songwriter though he had help on the night on keyboard and guitar. I only have part of the set because the Hanger can get really hot sometimes and I was feeling it that night and had to step out for air after about 20 minutes.
Mass Migration was great as is the EP.
Mass Migration - Live @ The Hanger - 15 Nov 2008 54.66 MB
Nikko - Live @ The Hanger - 15 Nov 2008 56.03 MB
Tom Cooney - Live @ The Hanger - 15 Nov 2008 - Broadcast 49.05 MB
Edward Guglielmino - Live @ The Hanger - 01 Nov 2008 39.12 MB
Bakelite Age
came to Brisbane and headed a night of three different types of loud sweaty rock.
The straight garage sounds of The Z Rays
The Z Rays - Live @ The Step Inn - 14 Nov 2008 40.72 MB
the greasy soul rockers Vegas Kings
Vegas Kings - Live @ The Step Inn - 14 Nov 2008 54.61 MB
and the dark pop rock squall that is the Bakelite Age
Bakelite Age - Live @ The Step Inn - 14 Nov 2008 70.47 MB
The straight garage sounds of The Z Rays
The Z Rays - Live @ The Step Inn - 14 Nov 2008 40.72 MB
the greasy soul rockers Vegas Kings
Vegas Kings - Live @ The Step Inn - 14 Nov 2008 54.61 MB
and the dark pop rock squall that is the Bakelite Age
Bakelite Age - Live @ The Step Inn - 14 Nov 2008 70.47 MB
Thursday, November 6, 2008
The Dandy Warhols
certainly give you your monies worth. 2hr 20min of hits and more hits. The band were particularly pleased with the election results and instead of a bucket bong which apparently they have been known to take a mid set break with, toasted Obama's victory with champagne.
The Dandy Warhols - Live @ The Tivoli - 05 Nov 2008 [185.29MB]
This is dedicated to that guy in my left ear. The bands biggest fan on the night. I hope you enjoy it.
The Dandy Warhols - Live @ The Tivoli - 05 Nov 2008 [185.29MB]
This is dedicated to that guy in my left ear. The bands biggest fan on the night. I hope you enjoy it.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
The Drones
proved once again that they are the best band in Australia if not the world at the moment. There have been comments that too much Havilah material is crowding out the classic stuff in the current set. Really? You'd think they were trying to sell the record or something. Havilah is where the band is at the moment. To me at least it makes no sense artistically to ignore it when they are touring it. And in any case live, most of it is as powerful as anything from their back catalog.
I have been to concerts by bands with two or three goods tracks on the new CD and a back catalog that everyone wants to hear anyway and about the middle you just wish they would hurry up, get to the hit and you can go home. That is not a problem for me at a Drones concert. If nothing else I find it difficult to get bored by the guitar work of Gareth and Dan.
Enough of that. Support by the great Gin Club in almost full glory. I'm sure I've seen more people on stage before. Not sure what the hell they would actually do...
And The Kes Band. Not many people there to start with but by the end I'm pretty sure everyone in the place was listening and enjoying. I hope they make it back to Brisbane soon.
The Kes Band - Live @ The Zoo - 25 Oct 2008 [41.9MB]
The Gin Club - Live @ The Zoo - 25 Oct 2008 [69.89MB]
The Drones - Live @ The Zoo - 25 Oct 2008 [130.64MB]
I have been to concerts by bands with two or three goods tracks on the new CD and a back catalog that everyone wants to hear anyway and about the middle you just wish they would hurry up, get to the hit and you can go home. That is not a problem for me at a Drones concert. If nothing else I find it difficult to get bored by the guitar work of Gareth and Dan.
Enough of that. Support by the great Gin Club in almost full glory. I'm sure I've seen more people on stage before. Not sure what the hell they would actually do...
And The Kes Band. Not many people there to start with but by the end I'm pretty sure everyone in the place was listening and enjoying. I hope they make it back to Brisbane soon.
The Kes Band - Live @ The Zoo - 25 Oct 2008 [41.9MB]
The Gin Club - Live @ The Zoo - 25 Oct 2008 [69.89MB]
The Drones - Live @ The Zoo - 25 Oct 2008 [130.64MB]
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