Julian Casablancas @ Metro Theatre
09/05/2010
There are no photos here. That's (kinda) explained in more detail here, but it'll make sense as you read on. Which I guess, if you're one of those people with a limited attention span and only interested in crappy iPhone photos, you won't get to.
Die! Die! Die! @ Annandale Hotel - 15/04/2010 + Kelly Clarkson @ Acer Arena - 17/04/2010
I've always been envious of people with narrow musical tastes. No, really. It means they can focus all their attention on a handful of artists, zeroing in on their work to the point of obsession. I'm personally spread far too thin, with my interests covering basically all the high points that exist between Marf Loth and Peter Andre.
Monotonix @ Annandale Hotel
03/03/2010
I don't think it's an exaggerated claim to say that this was one of the best shows performed anywhere ever. Maybe Monotonix always bring the fuckus like this, maybe they're the best live band to ever grace this lil' weak country (sorry D!D!D!) or maybe the planets aligned, someone slipped a bit of chopped up magic mushroom into my quiche and I was dreaming the entire evening.
Ghosts Of Television @ Oxford Art Factory (Gallery Bar)
18/02/2010
Ok, so this isn't really a review.
Daniel Johnston @ Metro Theatre
04/02/2010
I'll admit that when I originally organised to go and see Daniel Johnston a fews weeks ago I didn't know too much about the 'special' big guy besides the fact he invented Kurt Cobain using the same live-birthing technique the KLF used to create Pete Doherty.
The Decemberists @ The Virgin Mobile Metro Theatre
19/01/2010
I rocked up to The Decemberists' Virgin Mobile (shudder) Metro gig, just in time to catch the end of Bridezilla's support slot. They seemed to have the audience in rapture with tracks from their tops new record, The First Dance. I caught a sweet sounding Heart You Hold, before they awkwardly maneuvered from the stage.
Big Day Out @ Sydney Showground
23/01/2010
O-faces, mild gerning, camel toes and the usual wankbot antics from modern day 'rock stars'. Hello Big Day Out!
Animal Collective @ Enmore Theatre
11/12/2009
Last week I predicted that this concert was going to be the defining moment in the relationship between myself and Animal Collective. I saw it as the perfect opportunity to decide once and for all whether or not I liked this band, loved this band or thought they were nothing more than another over-hyped blog band, destined for the Internet wasteland where Tapes N Your Hands Say Yeah hang out, play ping pong and talk about the good ol' days.
Homebake @ The Domain
05/12/2009
The Festival Ladies, minus Mrs Pop who is currently lost to the Seattle grunge movement, attended Homebake on the weekend. The much loved Aussie / NZ festival once again did not disappoint. Futurama tattoos, vodka infused slurpees, the revival of the epic 90s band Tumbleweed, interpretive dancing, vodka smuggled in via Ribena squeezies and yet another moshpit injury... it had it all.
Witch Hats + Ghosts Of Television @ Goodgod Smallclub
20/11/2009
So I guess I went into this way more tired than I was expecting, having spent the morning doing my final university exam for the year. Which is a shame as I was really looking forward to this gig.
Border Thieves @ Spectrum
28/08/2009
At some point during their allocated 40 minute set, sandwiched between a power-pop bunch of Short Stacks and an acoustic emo band, Border Thieves hit the world-famous 'sweet spot' and reminded me exactly why I started thinking they were a special band in the first place. Not special in the sense that they get to park close to the shops or that they get to compete in their own slower version of the Olympics, but more that they are three exceptional musicians.
TV On The Radio + Little Dragon @ Store Vega, Copenhagen
29/07/2009
After a sabbatical of much too long, Danish Mike comes crashing back into the live music fold and in the process witnesses a brilliant performance from Little Dragon and TV on the Radio.
Lion Island @ The Zoo
17/07/09
Nine piece band takes Brisbane to pleasure town by way of musical group hugs.
Deerhunter @ Annandale Hotel
20/06/09
A few weeks ago I got robbed while walking through the mean streets of Sydney. That same day I saw a band called Deerhunter perform.
Come Together (Day 1) @ Big Top, Luna Park
06/06/2009
The Festival Ladies take on the cool indie kids, dodgem cars and dagwood dogs at the annual Queens Birthday musical outing.
Groovin The Moo @ Maitland Showgrounds
09/05/2009
Two of the Festival Ladies veterans, Carlsberg and Gemdilem, along with a new addition, Ambascamba, travelled up to the rural playground of Maitland for the Groovin the Moo festival.
DZ @ Essential Festival, Q Bar
25/04/2009
Warning: phrases like 'holy shit' and 'mind blowing' are used a lot during this review.
Palace Of Fire + SPOD @ Hopetoun Hotel
06/04/2009
The debut performance from a new group consisting of Matt Blackman from Charge Group and the former rhythm section of Wolfmother.
Frenzal Rhomb + Nancy Vandal @ Metro Theatre
03/04/2009
The Festival Ladies take on "the biggest punk rock event of 2009".
The Temper Trap @ Havana Club De Luxe
01/04/2009
Mr Slutguts attends a media event, eats some mini chicken burgers and catches a special performance from "the hottest band in the world right now".
Archives
May, 2010
April, 2010
March, 2010
- Monotonix @ Annandale Hotel - 03/03/2010
- Ghosts Of Television @ Oxford Art Factory (Gallery Bar) - 18/02/2010
February, 2010
January, 2010
- The Decemberists @ The Virgin Mobile Metro Theatre - 19/01/2010
- Big Day Out @ Sydney Showground - 23/01/2010
December, 2009
November, 2009
September, 2009
July, 2009
- TV On The Radio + Little Dragon @ Store Vega, Copenhagen - 29/07/2009
- Lion Island @ The Zoo - 17/07/09
- Deerhunter @ Annandale Hotel - 20/06/09
June, 2009
May, 2009
April, 2009
- DZ @ Essential Festival, Q Bar - 25/04/2009
- Palace Of Fire + SPOD @ Hopetoun Hotel - 06/04/2009
- Frenzal Rhomb + Nancy Vandal @ Metro Theatre - 03/04/2009
- The Temper Trap @ Havana Club De Luxe - 01/04/2009
- SXSW (Day 3) - 20/03/2009
March, 2009
- SXSW (Day 2) - 19/03/2009
- SXSW (Day 1) - 18/03/2009
- Dan Deacon + Beaches + High Places + Lawrence Arabia @ Oxford Art Factory - 27/02/2009
- Dead China Doll + Ghosts Of Television + Nhomea @ Club 77 - 26/02/2009
- Gareth Liddiard @ The Vanguard - 27/02/2009
- Dan Deacon @ Serial Space - 26/02/2009
February, 2009
- Leader Cheetah + The Middle East + megastick fanfare + SPOD + Cuthbert and the Night Walkers @ Hopetoun Hotel/World Bar - 20/02/2009
- Soundwave 09 @ Eastern Creek - 22/02/2009
- Laneway Festival, Circular Quay, Sydney - 08/02/2009
- No Age + Jay Reatard + The Disbelievers + Naked On The Vague @ Gaelic Theatre - 29/01/2009
- Laneway Festival, Melbourne - 31/01/2009
- All Tomorrow's Parties @ Mt Buller - 09/01/2009 and 10/01/2009
- Z-Trip @ Hyde Park Barracks - 22/01/2009
- TV On The Radio @ Metro Theatre - 24/01/2008
January, 2009
- Big Day Out Sydney - 23/01/2009
- Public Enemy @ Metro Theatre - 27/12/2008
- Purple Sneakers NYE House Party @ Manning Bar - 31/12/2008
- Fleet Foxes @ Metro Theatre - 03/12/2008
December, 2008
- Eddy Current Suppression Ring @ Excelsior Hotel, Surry Hills - 05/12/2008
- Meredith Music Festival (Sunday) - 14/12/2008
- The Nevada Strange @ Spectrum - 13/12/2008
- Meredith Music Festival (Saturday) - 13/12/2008
- Meredith Music Festival (Friday) - 12/12/2008
- Peabody @ Spectrum - 12/12/2008
- Final Fantasy @ The Vanguard - 12/12/2008
- The Mountain Goats @ Manning Bar - 05/12/2008
- Homebake @ The Domain - 06/12/2008
- Ghoul @ Annandale Hotel - 03/12/2008
- Die! Die! Die! + The Ripping Dylans + Ohana @ Spectrum - 28/11/08
November, 2008
October, 2008
September, 2008
- Bloggers Delight @ Oxford Art Factory - 18/09/2008
- You Am I @ Deus Ex Machina - 11/09/2008
- The Mess Hall + Violent Soho + Talons @ Annandale Hotel - 29/08/2008
August, 2008
- Bachelor Of Arts + Ohana + Ghosts Of Television @ Hopetoun Hotel - 24/08/2008
- Spider Vomit + Psychonanny and the Babyshakers + Circle Pit + Dead Farmers @ Spectrum - 01/08/2008
July, 2008
- Snowman + Baseball @ Annandale Hotel - 17/07/2008 and 18/07/2008
- The Vines @ Manning Bar, Sydney Uni - 16/07/2008
- Ohana + To The North @ Hopetoun Hotel - 09/07/2008
- Dead China Doll + Atrocities + Damnbuilders @ Hermanns - 04/07/2008
- Roskilde Festival, Denmark - July 3-6, 2008
June, 2008
- Deaf Wish + Dead Farmers + The Escapes @ Maggotville - 21/06/2008
- Ghosts Of Television + Yes Nukes + Bangle Tigers @ La Campana - 11/06/2008
- Super8 Diaries Sydney Launch @ Dirty Shirlows - 08/06/2008
- Eddy Current Suppression Ring @ Hopetoun Hotel - 07/06/2008
May, 2008
- Man Man + Bishop Allen @ Debaser, Stockholm - 23/05/2008
- SPOD + Ben Ely's Radio 5 + Art Rush @ Hopetoun Hotel - 22/05/2008
- Elton John @ Sydney Entertainment Centre - 12/05/2008
April, 2008
- Henry Rollins @ York Theatre - 26/04/2008
- My Disco + Fabulous Diamonds + Ohana @ Oxford Art Factory - 25/04/2008
- Essential Festival @ Gaelic Theatre - 25/04/2008
- Walrus @ The Excelsior Hotel - 24/04/2008
- Die! Die! Die! + Talons + The Ripping Dylans @ Oxford Art Factory - 19/04/2008
- Witch Hats + Talons + Circle Pit @ Spectrum - 12/04/2008
- Baseball + Ohana + Dead China Doll + Psychonanny and the Babyshakers @ Spectrum - 07/04/2008
- Modest Mouse + Hot Hot Heat @ Big Top, Luna Park - 03/04/2008
March, 2008
- Surf City @ Annandale Hotel - 22/03/2008
- Midget + Tucker B's + Captain Nemo @ Hopetoun Hotel - 21/03/2008
- Goodbye Sunshine Festival @ some warehouse in Marrickville - 15/03/2008
- Menomena @ Lille Vega, Copenhagen - 05/03/2008
- Further + Sounds Like Sunset + Talons @ Hopetoun Hotel - 01/03/2008
- Batrider + Yes Nukes! + Talons @ Spectrum - 29/02/2008
February, 2008
- Dan Deacon @ Oxford Art Factory - 22/02/2008
- Cut Copy @ ARQ - 13/02/2008
- Devastations + Gareth Liddiard @ Annandale Hotel - 09/02/2008
- Assassination Collective + Ohana + Presseject @ The CAD Factory - 08/02/2008
- Talons + Regular John + Sacred Stereos @ Annandale Hotel - 03/02/2008
January, 2008
- LCD Soundsystem + Dappled Cities Fly @ Enmore Theatre - 26/01/2008
- Battles + Pivot @ Hyde Park Barracks - 23/01/2008
- Arcade Fire @ Enmore Theatre - 22/01/2008
- theredsunband + Richard In Your Mind + Straight Arrows @ Annandale Hotel - 19/01/2008
- Caribou + Mountains In The Sky @ Hyde Park Barracks - 17/01/2008
December, 2007
- Die! Die! Die! + The Scare + Disbelievers @ Oxford Art Factory - 28/12/2007
- Daft Punk @ Sydney Showground - 22/12/2007
- The Grates + Yves Klein Blue + Sacred Stereos + Sui Zhen @ Annandale Hotel - 19/12/2007
- Black Lips + Straight Arrows + Dead Farmers @ Oxford Art Factory - 18/12/2007
- Talons + Laura Imbruglia + Atrocities @ Hopetoun Hotel - 30/11/2007
November, 2007
- Spider Vomit + Straight Arrows + Talons @ Spectrum - 09/11/2007
- The Vines + Youth Group + Red Riders + The Mess Hall + The Silents @ Metro Theatre - 02/11/2007
October, 2007
- Die! Die! Die! + The Ripping Dylans @ Candy's Apartment - 25/10/2007
- Walrus + Talons + The Ripping Dylans @ Annandale Hotel - 12/10/07
- Richard In Your Mind + The E.L.F @ Hopetoun Hotel - 06/10/07
September, 2007
- Battles + My Disco @ Gaelic Theatre - 26/09/07
- Talons + Laura Imbruglia + Emergency Emergency @ Hopetoun Hotel - 09/09/07
- Batrider + Say Cheese and Die! + Straight Arrows + Surf City + Dead Farmers @ Annandale Hotel - 31/08/07
August, 2007
- The Mint Chicks + I Heart Hiroshima @ Gaelic Club - 10/08/2007
- The Shins @ Enmore Theatre - 09/08/2007
July, 2007
- Gotye + Mountains In The Sky @ Metro Theatre - 28/07/2007
- Architecture In Helsinki @ Manning Bar, Sydney Uni - 27/07/2007
- Below Par Records Showcase @ Paddington Town Hall - 26/07/2007
- Paper Scissors + Big Cats + John Steel Singers @ World Bar - 06/07/2007
- Soft Tigers + Dave Rennick @ Hopetoun Hotel - 03/07/2007
- Bachelor Of Arts + Lucy & The Pheromones + Ladybird + Warhorse + Fait Accompli @ The Pitz - 01/07/2007
June, 2007
- Young and Restless + Cut Off Your Hands @ Spectrum - 16/06/2007
- Pang + Walrus + The Small Hours @ Hopetoun Hotel - 13/06/2007
- South By Inner West Festival @ Annandale Hotel - 10/06/2007
- Hand Me My Jetpack @ Spectrum - 02/06/2007
- The Vasco Era @ Annandale Hotel - 01/06/2007
May, 2007
- Straight Arrows @ Newtown Hotel - 26/05/2007
- Clap Your Hands Say Yeah @ Enmore Theatre - 23/05/07
- Batrider + Skull Squadron + Yes Nukes @ Hopetoun Hotel - 10/05/07
April, 2007
March, 2007
February, 2007
- Pivot + The Instant @ Spectrum - 03/02/2007
- Die! Die! Die! + Fait Accompli + Talons @ Spectrum - 02/02/2007
- Walrus + Cuthbert and the Night Walkers @ Spectrum - 31/01/2007
January, 2007
December, 2006
- Tapes 'n Tapes @ The Gaelic Club - 12/12/2006
- Die! Die! Die! + Children Collide + The Golden Age @ Spectrum - 09/12/2006
- The Mint Chicks + Jump 2 Light Speed @ Annandale Hotel - 08/12/2006
November, 2006
- Walrus @ Excelsior Hotel - 28/11/2006
- Dappled Cities Fly + theredsunband + Operator Please @ Gaelic Theatre - 25/11/2006
- The Marching Room + Papa vs Pretty + Dance With Voices @ Spectrum - 23/11/2006
- The Temper Trap + Young and Restless + Fait Accompli @ Spectrum - 18/11/2006
- Pharaohs + Dead Frenchman + Kids From Russia @ The Hopetoun Hotel - 10/11/2006
- The Cops @ Annandale Hotel - 09/11/2006