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@Andy-Mac...... yeah, they are so huge here (locals), that it has never occurred to me that they wouldn't be huge most everywhere. They're a bit polarising in that the fans LOOOVE them and the ones who don't.. really don't.
wax24 wrote:@Andy-Mac...... yeah, they are so huge here (locals), that it has never occurred to me that they wouldn't be huge most everywhere. They're a bit polarising in that the fans LOOOVE them and the ones who don't.. really don't.
What's the quote, "they aren't the best at what they do, they are the only ones that do what they do."
25 and out for Spunk Records.
First met Cornrow at G-Land mid-nineties, then he lived at Cronulla for a while, and now lives on this coast and surfs Sandon regularly. In fact, he used to work in this office, and have touring bands play in here or over in the bar area at Anita's Theatre.
Very low key fella. Did some very impressive things.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-28/spunk-records-25-years-finale-aar...
Saw some good Spunk gigs at Bangalow A and I hall.
Prefer the original by far
When you do the King better than even the King.
https://www.facebook.com/BenPortsmouthOfficial/videos/the-king-is-back-s...
Is it on YouTube Adam? I don’t Facebook
stunet wrote:25 and out for Spunk Records.
First met Cornrow at G-Land mid-nineties, then he lived at Cronulla for a while, and now lives on this coast and surfs Sandon regularly. In fact, he used to work in this office, and have touring bands play in here or over in the bar area at Anita's Theatre.
Very low key fella. Did some very impressive things.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-28/spunk-records-25-years-finale-aar...
Oh man, two blasts from the past. 25 years of awesome music from Spunk, much of which have punctuated my life, and Curnow being interviewed by Karen Leng, who’s show on 3RRR in the 80’s, Station to Station, was sooo formative. First time I heard Buthole Surfers, X, Rank and File, Rollins and so many others was on her show. Australian broadcast royalty. She still rocks.
Some tunes by those on the Spunk roster.
saw Dave Graney (with Clare Moore and Adele Pickvance) last night - really good, actually excellent. Such a well crafted set, starting very slow and mellow with some solo tunes off his new album, then bringing in the ladies with firstly some light percussion, then Adele on bass, and it grew and grew.
was never a big fan, only knew a handful of songs, and of his long presence on the scene, so getting that sort of talent to the local small historical theatre, I knew it would be worth the effort. He's certainly a seasoned performer, and decent story teller.
the performance grew and grew, to culminate in this classic, before the small (but very appreciative) crowd demanded 1 more. Another memorable local gig.
Good venue for that type of gig hey GreenJam?
yes, very good seeds.
It crossed my mind if you would be there.
I've seen a few good ones there over recent years, and hopefully there will be more
I was doing a night shift.
Saw Dave in the 90’s as you probably did but a layed back gig at the Majestic would have been great.
swellnet fav Oz Surf Band are back with all new exclusive classic Oz track for Reconciliation Week
Winner! Hot song Guys!
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So happy to share an Extra strength Double Dose from King Stingray
Supastoked to pass the vibe on guys...best Oz sound around...best wishes from yer crew!
Ramona : King Stingray got some competition
...bring it boys...deadly as...this is Awesome...No dead hearts livin' here!
Mulga Bore ~ Big Train (Exclusive Backstage Pass for swellnet crew)
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that's great news GJ, that Graney puts on a solid show, never got into him either (a little too spoken noodley US accenty fedora), but I live near where he grew up (he hates the place) and I like the idea of him. Good tunes, seeds and tbb. Amazing picks from the spunk catalogue blackers.
the Last Chance bar @blackers, can't believe they close at 7am on the weekend then have bands at lunchtime and then in the evening.. most free (or $10) as you'd said.
I think I went every day I was there, a band called Good Moon had come from Castlemaine just for a gig there. It felt very desolate in that area on the Monday when the whole district shut down, even the Drunken Poet. Great palate cleanser though to head home on the tues.
westall 66 surprised me, they weren't half bad live, find their music pretty meh:
this band, with the guy from Thatcher's Snatch, (so good to see a scene where everyone has many bands and side projects, melbourne as bro) was probably my highlight:
^covered above.. when an anti-stuff 80s pop tune from wales is politically topical today in aus... well..
Glad you had fun base6, they do a good job there and should be supported.
Another tune from the 80's that seems apposite given some of the crazy commentary going about. A base line to be proud of. Play it loud.
Q: Why Why Why did it take so long to ban Awarded #1 Psychotic Hit of murdering one's temptress.
2023 The toughest of roughest mobs banned this 1968 song by Iconic much loved fellow countryman.
Should crew follow mental tbb down this dark scary road...be a laugh! [ Wrong Way Turn Back Now ]
Like who would be so mean to ban some Mobster Crooner's #1 song!
Gotta be one of them Woke Mobs that aren't real men...err...crew said that...not tbb...yikes!
Recent Oz slashings & DV drove tbb to unearth such a Grave Psychotic Pop Hit anomaly....
Like many or most...tbb comes from a DV home & genuinely over time supports victims.
This drives tbb into further understanding why & for how long does this crisis last.
World's eyes are upon Australia...but somehow tbb is not sold on like-minded financial fix.
Nope! The Cash Splash don't bother tbb...happy to share what crew likewise shares with tbb.
It's more about this false narrative that the Internet is to blame for all Chix hassles...not buyin' it!
Stranger than fiction research keeps outing the same dominant truths.
#1 Bullying is forever most prevalent in Pubescent Girls Schools.
#1 DV & Divorce is likewise most prevalent within Lesbian Couple Relationships.
#1 Motive of Violence upon Females...is not Jealousy or Revenge but a lack of virtue!
Virtue is the founding Pillar of Society...you ain't got that, your world crumbles...stacks on!
It's a chix worth...their everything that's at stake...us guys gotta respect it & likewise live by same code!
Lesbians / The Teacher's Pet / Slut in a Mini skirt are all asking for it from sisters & their tribe.
Almost as if taboo...you cross any Societal Virtuous line for any reason even for personal survival!
The flock don't need permission....Virtue is unspoken Lore = lights out!
[Factcheck] 1986 Court Case...Wife of MBE songwriter reveals she co wrote this murderous Ballad.
Ok! Now starting to sound a bit personally Virtuous...least vengeful...Mighty Powerful Power Ballad!
Today! Similar Virtue is once again being judged front and centre..
Brutally salacious underworld Porn Star extorts the fuck outta lying cheating leader of the free world.
Taboo world of Women's Virtue is an all powerful Omen...All hush as a Pornstar's tell all is at stake!
We dare not mention her Name...She! Who betrays Lovers & Nations for a song started this War.
tbb invites the crew to out this secret evil taboo by singing in song...a now recently banned Song!
OMG! Can we even do that! Not sure...'bout to find out...so strap in & buckle up for a rocky ride!
4 reasons to be terrified by our beloved #1 Hot Sexy Adorable Swooning Psychopath!
* Name of Treacherous Woman in the song & her horrific deeds are not of a Virtuous Woman! (Nope!)
* Listen to the Psycho Stabbing Violins...Holy fuckin' shit tbb...never heard that before! (Nope...Classic!)
* Fear the Evil Eye staring you down like a Clockwork Orange Mobster! #1 Crooner is evil! (Yep!)
* (Lyric!) She stood there Laughing...I felt the Knife in my Hand and she laughed no more! (All over!)
Holy fuckin' shit tbb...
Please someone anyone just ban this song before Ben's Tunesmiths sound it out... (Too Late...sorry!)
tbb is sharing this song for the last time...likely disappear from the Internet...while yer joyfully singing!
Only the most roughest violent mob from our woke world we're offended enough & tuff enough to ban it.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/tom-jones-hit-delilah-banned-by-welsh...
eHarmony Der Kommissar
{This is your Final Warning...everybody's gotta sing along to that damn hot crooner's song!}
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delilah#:~:text=Delilah%20has%20been%20the....
Links to Song Delilah > Song link must be censored?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delilah_(Tom_Jones_song)
Local girls. Playing at The Last Chance in a coupla weeks.
blackers wrote:Local girls. Playing at The Last Chance in a coupla weeks.
^ wow, the Vovos seem awesome, (not just cos i'm a cookie-man..)
I notice Totally Unicorn playing the following night, not as musically interesting, but fun:
I came across this ep of Border Security, where their fwend got bailed up..
https://www.facebook.com/grindcoreisgay/videos/rob-from-heavy-heavy-low-...
(you've never heard the word 'gigs' said more times more awkwardly within 10 mins):
Don’t sell yourself short basesix
Biscuit designer.
That Totally Unicorn song was great. Hits a bit close to home though
haha, yep, we can all relate to that final refrain I reckon ; )
(the end with Jay from Frenzal Rhomb sharing vocals through a can on a short string is pretty funny..)
Amazing he still has dreads and not grey or bald yet
Some more newish aussie music
old white guys that double-down on dreads are only to be marvelled at, fer sure.
(cool tune, 'Grytt', Geelong royalty.. gee-troit's equivalent of Adelaide supergroup 'Cull: the Band'.)
Yeah that was good Indo
Local band.
Bit different.
basesix wrote:old white guys that double-down on dreads are only to be marvelled at, fer sure.
(cool tune, 'Grytt', Geelong royalty.. gee-troit's equivalent of Adelaide supergroup 'Cull: the Band'.)
I like to pretend I know a little about Geelong music (especially pre 2000's). These guys completely escaped my attention. Must have been more out of the loop than I thought.
ahhh....now I know...not so out of the loop as I thought.
https://fortemag.com.au/new-geelong-rock-royalty-supergroup-grytt-smoke-...
Some tunes I heard this week. Neither new nor local but interesting none the less.
The ABC Classic ‘hottest 100s’ are always incredible…
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I’ve never heard of these guys. Seem quite ahead of their time but then imitations of later 60’s bands but last release with original singer they were back
ps. @Blackers a couple of references to The Nuggets compilations
I've always thought that people lose themselves in music, but it appears that you have actually found yourself Seeds. :)
Nuggets is a gift that keeps on giving (thanks to Michael who put me onto it 20 years ago), glad you are enjoying it.
Haha
Saints have announced a national tour with Mark Arm on vocals. Mark Arm and the Saints are are cool but I don't think I will check this out.
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/article/2024/jun/12/the-saints-austr...
^ koo-koo-katchoo! sounds a bit o' fun.. projects like this go well, fresh energy-wise..
https://www.bang-records.net/releases/kim-salmon-the-guys-from-mudhoney-...
Came across these guys yesterday, first thought was they sound a bit like the Helicopters (that i dig) and then saw they cover this song, then i learnt EF have been around since the 90s so Im guessing they must have been quite an inspiration for the Helicopter's.
And my fav Helicopters song an absolute ripper maybe even one of my top ten songs of all time.
Although this is my fav album of theirs
unreal hellacopters tracks @indo, what a sound! not sure how the hellacopters recorded, but that electric frankenstein cover seems illustrative of the clinical 'pro tools sound' in terms of that era and the transition from tape.
any in SA who missed out on the the turbo-sold-out where's the pope gig with the meanies and numbskulls last year, they seem to be making it annual. Nov 1st with bearded clams and beerwolf.. interesting to see if it sells out this time. it may be 'old bands doing young things' but in a little town like adelaide, it's sometimes fun to be in a packed room with the crusties of your yoof ; )
tickets: https://www.thegov.com.au/gigs/wheres-the-pope
Hard not to love the Scandi rawk...
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Nice one.
"I tried to write a drinking song but couldn't get past the first bar." The Cosmic Psychos didn't write that lyric but they should've. Instead we have here two other songs, one about killing your parents and burying them with your tractor and another about old blokes perving on young girls.
Simple themes.
Hall Of Fame album covers too.
I have a friend who's addicted to brake fluid, but he says he can stop at any time.
Saw the Psychos a couple of times in January this year. They still got it.
Alright, time for some discussion on what yr all listening too. My iTunes inventory is getting a little stale so I'm up for some inspiration.
Currently loving The Drones' album "Havilah".. incredible songwriting and some of the best recorded guitars and drum I've heard in a long time. I'm a little late to the party with this album but it's on high rotation at the moment and will probably stay there a while. I've seen these guys live once (Fowlers, Adelaide) and fortunately they're incredible on stage too. Can't wait to see them again.