The Grates
with The John Steel Singers and The Vasco Era
The Gov, 12 Oct 2008Last night - yes, Sunday night - was The Grates gig at the Gov. Considering I'd thought "quiet" artist Josh Pyke was too loud at this venue last time (due to the sound mix, not due to his songs!) I took the aural precautions - and wore earplugs. It did help, and I could ( Read more... )

Preceeding another busy week, I figured I'd stick up a list of future Gigs I'm hoping to attend - please feel free to come along and keep me company!

August

• Friday 29th - The Idea Of North at The Gov (with reverancepavane)
• Saturday 30th - Tinpan Orange at Grace Emily (with SS)
• OR Sunday 31st (afternoon) - Tinpan Orange at the Wheatsheaf

September

• Saturday 6th - ( Read more... )

Happy Australia Day!

As always (well usually), I spent most of the day listening to Triple J's Hottest 100 Countdown and enjoying myself with some friends around a barbecue with a drink or five. Interesting rundown in the top five this year, none of us really picked the top two being anywhere where they were ( Read more... )