Hey guys,
Fantomas are coming out with Serj Tankian in January, doing Director's Cut in its entirety, etc etc, which is exciting enough (cept the supporting Tankian part) ... but NOW I'm pissing-my-pants excited, cos the Ding Dong Lounge (http://www.dingdonglounge.com.au) have said Melvins will be doing a show there when Fantomas comes out! WOWEE!
So yeah, does anyone have any inside info, some specifics of what Melvins we can expect? Will Big Business be down here with them? Will there be other Melvins shows around the country? I need to know these things!
awesome. cant wait!!!!!!!!!!
melvins and big business..fuck yeah!
cool
its been 5 years pretty much to the date since melvins last played in aus
which means its days of my 5th year anniversery of being posessed
I'm not getting excited until everything is confirmed but of course I'm there if it does go on!
Ok, so according to another board I frequent, looks like this Fantomas tour is with Dale on drums, so that prolly means the Melvins gig will be with Dunn on bass, yeah?
Quote from: Mash on December 02, 2008, 06:48:30 PM
Ok, so according to another board I frequent, looks like this Fantomas tour is with Dale on drums, so that prolly means the Melvins gig will be with Dunn on bass, yeah?
I'm pretty sure just Jared will still be on bass, for the melvins.
I'm hoping so, I want BB down under too!!!
Man I hope they do some Brisbane shows, but I'll go to Melbourne if I have to.
I'm hoping it works out that I can do a trip up to Syndey to see em as well.
Yep, I'm planning to go to Sydney and Melbourne and hopefully Brisbane. Again, just waiting for confirmation...
I find it hard to believe Dale will be playing drums for Fantomas, but who knows.
I also heard a rumour Fantomas are playing the BDO but they aren't advertised on Ipecac, but the support shows are.
I figured since Fantomas was coming down, they only needed to bring Dale and they could play some shows with Trevor on bass as a three piece. Personally I doubt the BB boys will be coming for a handful of such small shows though- not sure they could even fit both drum kits onstage!
Anyway- got tix to Fantomas and should be at the Melb. Melvins show as well! :D
I'm not going to let myself get excited yet until i know it's actually going to happen and i have the tickets in my hands.
Damn, I'm heading for Australia in February...
Quote from: Mash on December 02, 2008, 06:48:30 PM
Ok, so according to another board I frequent, looks like this Fantomas tour is with Dale on drums,
double drums or Dale only?
Melvins in Australia? This is too good to miss. Hold the phone, cancel work, fuck the deadlines, I'm there.
Well I'll be damned! ...Fantomas are indeed playing the BDO with Dale on drums. :shock:
Glad I don't have to go to that to see Fantomas anyway!
I'm still guessing Trevor will be playing bass at the Melvins shows since those three will be down here for the Fantomas shows anyway, though I couldn't care less! Just CANNOT wait to see them!!! 8)
So it'll be Buzz, Dale & Trev - with that in mind, do you reckon we can expect a different set to the one currently doing the rounds with the BB boys in the band, which is mostly made up of material from the last two albums?
if it is those three, i think they could do alot of lysol and houdini since trevor played those shows.
...whatever they play i'm sure it will be fuckin awesome anyway! :D
Holy crap, hearing Lysol stuff would be the beez kneez.
they finished with hung bunny/roman bird dog at the first melb. geek show in 03, but i'd love to see them play boris- especially since i missed them at the corner in 97 (fucker's club cd)...
Do you wish there was a member here named The Meddling Idiot? Is there?
Quote from: gesundheit on December 05, 2008, 12:01:56 AM
Do you wish there was a member here named The Meddling Idiot? Is there?
i think the fools full name was that for a while. am i right, fool?
Have you all seen these Fantomas dates yet? I just got an email with them:
Jan. 16, 2009 Auckland, NZ @ Big Day Out 2009
Jan. 18, 2009 Gold Coast, AUS @ Big Day Out 2009
Jan. 21, 2009 Brisbane, AUS @ Big Day Out 2009
Jan. 23, 2009 Sydney, AUS @ Big Day Out 2009
Jan. 26, 2009 Melbourne, AUS @ Big Day Out 2009
Jan. 30, 2009 Adelaide, AUS @ Big Day Out 2009
Feb. 1, 2009 Perth, AUS @ Big Day Out 2009
Quote from: cara on December 05, 2008, 12:35:51 PM
Have you all seen these Fantomas dates yet? I just got an email with them:
Jan. 16, 2009 Auckland, NZ @ Big Day Out 2009
Jan. 18, 2009 Gold Coast, AUS @ Big Day Out 2009
Jan. 21, 2009 Brisbane, AUS @ Big Day Out 2009
Jan. 23, 2009 Sydney, AUS @ Big Day Out 2009
Jan. 26, 2009 Melbourne, AUS @ Big Day Out 2009
Jan. 30, 2009 Adelaide, AUS @ Big Day Out 2009
Feb. 1, 2009 Perth, AUS @ Big Day Out 2009
I saw the dates on Ipecac's site a day or two ago and personally hate festival shows, but strange I'm in Australia and didn't get that email...
Cool, that's nice and all Fantomas...
But what about these Melvins sets?
I gosh-darned hope they come play in New Zealand too.
Quote from: bionicanchovy on December 06, 2008, 10:51:08 PM
I gosh-darned hope they come play in New Zealand too.
They probally will. The Big Day Out still goes to NZ doesn't it?
what about this date? Am i missing something?
Jan. 16, 2009 Auckland, NZ @ Big Day Out 2009
Quote from: cara on December 09, 2008, 01:09:25 AM
what about this date? Am i missing something?
Jan. 16, 2009 Auckland, NZ @ Big Day Out 2009
Yeah- that's not the Melvins
Right, i just read this:
Quote from: mopafeena on December 08, 2008, 11:31:53 PM
The Big Day Out still goes to NZ doesn't it?
Quote from: cara on December 09, 2008, 11:21:41 AM
Right, i just read this:
Quote from: mopafeena on December 08, 2008, 11:31:53 PM
The Big Day Out still goes to NZ doesn't it?
Sorry, didn't bother looking at the BDO dates. Doesn't interest me.
Quote from: The Fool on December 09, 2008, 01:27:18 AM
Quote from: cara on December 09, 2008, 01:09:25 AM
what about this date? Am i missing something?
Jan. 16, 2009 Auckland, NZ @ Big Day Out 2009
Yeah- that's not the Melvins
How do you know? Where are the Melvins tour dates for Oz? :shock: :shock:
Quote from: SpaceFarm on December 10, 2008, 02:41:40 AM
Quote from: The Fool on December 09, 2008, 01:27:18 AM
Quote from: cara on December 09, 2008, 01:09:25 AM
what about this date? Am i missing something?
Jan. 16, 2009 Auckland, NZ @ Big Day Out 2009
Yeah- that's not the Melvins
How do you know? Where are the Melvins tour dates for Oz? :shock: :shock:
The Melvins will only be doing a couple of 'secret' shows, but they aren't 'touring'- or playing the BDO as far as I know...
Any word on when/where these secret shows are?
Fantomas are also doing an extra show in Sydney on the saturday after the big festival:
http://www.last.fm/event/844768
From the Ding Dong Lounge website:
'MELVINS!' American sludge metal band the MELVINS (USA) will be gracing the stage here in January...stay tuned for dates and pre-sales!!
Time to book a flight to Melb...
Quote from: Michael Jordan on December 16, 2008, 06:26:24 PM
From the Ding Dong Lounge website:
'MELVINS!' American sludge metal band the MELVINS (USA) will be gracing the stage here in January...stay tuned for dates and pre-sales!!
Time to book a flight to Melb...
I wouldn't book a flight until I had tickets if I was you...
They will no doubt sell out in no time, so even us Melbournians will be lucky to score tickets.
Quote from: The Fool on December 16, 2008, 07:24:38 PM
Quote from: Michael Jordan on December 16, 2008, 06:26:24 PM
From the Ding Dong Lounge website:
'MELVINS!' American sludge metal band the MELVINS (USA) will be gracing the stage here in January...stay tuned for dates and pre-sales!!
Time to book a flight to Melb...
I wouldn't book a flight until I had tickets if I was you...
They will no doubt sell out in no time, so even us Melbournians will be lucky to score tickets.
Yeah, I didn't mean it literally - I still don't know the exact date of the show but I started looking at flights around the end of Jan as the likely dates for a Melbourne show are 27,28 and 29 of January.
I think (and hope) that I should be alright for tickets. I've lived in Melbourne for a few years and have friends who could go and buy tickets when they go on sale. I guess Ding Dong can hold about 250+/- people so it will probably sell out within a week or so.
I just called Ding Dong -
Melvins will be playing on Tuesday, 27th January. They said tickets will go on sale sometimes during Jan.
Now lets hope for a Sydney side show...
Awesome. I'm gonna be there but I Hope I don't miss out on tickets.
Any news on extra Perth shows in february?
Quote from: Smoghler on December 17, 2008, 02:48:26 AM
Any news on extra Perth shows in february?
doubt it, due to the aussie dollar goin to shit in the last while and perth being a million miles from anywhere (literally). spoke to my sister and old work colleagues over the past week (whom live in perth) and their sayin band after band are canceling the perth leg of thier tours in the next few months, and a few bands on the the bdo fest also arnt going over. so i wouldnt be expecting it, but you never know. but hey, at least you will be in beautiful weather.
Quoteat least you will be in beautiful weather.
You're damn right :P
I will arrive in the warmest time of the year (over here in Holland it will be the coldest time).
So you're from Perth right? Do you have any recommendations on places I need to visit/see?
Quote from: Smoghler on December 17, 2008, 05:50:30 AM
Quoteat least you will be in beautiful weather.
You're damn right :P
I will arrive in the warmest time of the year (over here in Holland it will be the coldest time).
So you're from Perth right? Do you have any recommendations on places I need to visit/see?
id use the word hottest rather warmest, doubt you'll see much below 30
but as nice as perth is, its a bit boring, basically a city. take a train south for 30minutes to a place called fremantle, and set up camp there. beautiful vibrant port city, full of bars, cafes (cappucino strip), an old famous market, street performers etc. and the fishingboat harbour (where you'll find a statue of bon scott). not far from beaches. as a tourist or whatever your up to, you wont want to leave.
if your there for a while you'll want to head up north of the state where the natural settings are quite amazing. but youll need to see a tourist info, ive only seen photos myself and heard stories from european travellers.
how long you there?
Yeah, I'm aware of the hot temperatures. I guess it will hit me like a smack in the face, but fortunately I don't have to do shit when I'm there 8)
Our plan is to stay in Pert/Fremantle for an indefinite time, perhaps heading south to see the Wave Rock (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wave_Rock). After that, we are thinking about traveling the coast up north all the way to Darwin. When we're there we're thinking about crossing the outback to the south/east of Australia to visit some relatives in Adelaide, Carnes and Sydney. To wrap it all up: traveling the east coast...
It sounds very ambitious, but the above setting is just a rough planning of what we have in mind; nothing is certain.
We're not sure how long we're staying, but the plan is to travel as long as possible. Basicly it all depends on the finances :)
Quote from: Smoghler on December 17, 2008, 03:47:41 PM
It sounds very ambitious, but the above setting is just a rough planning of what we have in mind; nothing is certain.
As an old Chinese fisherman once said: if you don't know where you are going, there's a good chance you will end up somewhere else :D
Quote from: Smoghler on December 17, 2008, 03:47:41 PM
, perhaps heading south to see the Wave Rock (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wave_Rock).
should be a good time alright
but
keeping in mind what no recess quoted, wave rock is east not south of perth :D
Quote from: dijk cheese on December 17, 2008, 03:28:55 PM
. take a train south for 30minutes to a place called fremantle, and set up camp there.
No way, far too many Docker supporters!
As far as I'm concerned Melbourne is a must if visiting Australia. No, I don't live there.
Quote from: SpaceFarm on December 18, 2008, 04:00:04 AM
Quote from: dijk cheese on December 17, 2008, 03:28:55 PM
. take a train south for 30minutes to a place called fremantle, and set up camp there.
No way, far too many Docker supporters!
As far as I'm concerned Melbourne is a must if visiting Australia. No, I don't live there.
I live there. Come and hang out with me.
Quote from: SpaceFarm on December 18, 2008, 04:00:04 AM
Quote from: dijk cheese on December 17, 2008, 03:28:55 PM
. take a train south for 30minutes to a place called fremantle, and set up camp there.
No way, far too many Docker supporters!
As far as I'm concerned Melbourne is a must if visiting Australia. No, I don't live there.
melbourne is nice alright
but does it have a statue of bon scott?
i think not,
no where is as cool a place if it doesnt have a bon scott statue :P
Quote from: dijk cheese on December 17, 2008, 06:00:34 PM
Quote from: Smoghler on December 17, 2008, 03:47:41 PM
, perhaps heading south to see the Wave Rock (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wave_Rock).
should be a good time alright
but
keeping in mind what no recess quoted, wave rock is east not south of perth :D
Hehe, that's just a minor detail :D
Quote from: mopafeena on December 18, 2008, 04:47:53 AM
Quote from: SpaceFarm on December 18, 2008, 04:00:04 AM
Quote from: dijk cheese on December 17, 2008, 03:28:55 PM
. take a train south for 30minutes to a place called fremantle, and set up camp there.
No way, far too many Docker supporters!
As far as I'm concerned Melbourne is a must if visiting Australia. No, I don't live there.
I live there. Come and hang out with me.
Melbourne is on our wish list too, so:
Quote from: mopafeena on December 18, 2008, 04:47:53 AM
Quote from: SpaceFarm on December 18, 2008, 04:00:04 AM
Quote from: dijk cheese on December 17, 2008, 03:28:55 PM
. take a train south for 30minutes to a place called fremantle, and set up camp there.
No way, far too many Docker supporters!
As far as I'm concerned Melbourne is a must if visiting Australia. No, I don't live there.
I live there. Come and hang out with me.
Ok, that might be an idea. What are the real "musts" in Melbourne?
I reckon you should definitely do Fraser Island and the Whitsundays up in QLD if you have the time and money. Queensland is beautiful and is perfect if you like hot tropical weather and the beach. I'd also recommend a week in the Byron Bay area (Lennox head, brunswick heads or Byron).
Melbourne is ok. Lots of wannabe rockstar wankers though, you'll see what I'm talking about when u go there. God these people used to annoy me when I lived there. Musts in Melbourne are probably the Great Ocean Road down to the 12 apostles (a day trip out of Melb), hmm.... there are quite a few museums and art galleries if ur into it, during summer there are always festivals of some sort so it's always good to check out what's going on before you go there. Oh and the weather is horrible.
Never been to the west coast but I've only heard good things from people who've traveled there.
Quote from: Michael Jordan on December 18, 2008, 07:23:18 AM
I reckon you should definitely do Fraser Island and the Whitsundays up in QLD if you have the time and money. Queensland is beautiful and is perfect if you like hot tropical weather and the beach. I'd also recommend a week in the Byron Bay area (Lennox head, brunswick heads or Byron).
Melbourne is ok. Lots of wannabe rockstar wankers though, you'll see what I'm talking about when u go there. God these people used to annoy me when I lived there. Musts in Melbourne are probably the Great Ocean Road down to the 12 apostles (a day trip out of Melb), hmm.... there are quite a few museums and art galleries if ur into it, during summer there are always festivals of some sort so it's always good to check out what's going on before you go there. Oh and the weather is horrible.
Never been to the west coast but I've only heard good things from people who've traveled there.
Thanks! I Really appriciate this. We want to do The Great Ocean Road by car. And about the weather; I'm a Dutchy, so I'm used to bad weather ;)
Quote from: Michael Jordan on December 18, 2008, 07:23:18 AM
I reckon you should definitely do Fraser Island and the Whitsundays up in QLD if you have the time and money. Queensland is beautiful and is perfect if you like hot tropical weather and the beach. I'd also recommend a week in the Byron Bay area (Lennox head, brunswick heads or Byron).
Melbourne is ok. Lots of wannabe rockstar wankers though, you'll see what I'm talking about when u go there. God these people used to annoy me when I lived there. Musts in Melbourne are probably the Great Ocean Road down to the 12 apostles (a day trip out of Melb), hmm.... there are quite a few museums and art galleries if ur into it, during summer there are always festivals of some sort so it's always good to check out what's going on before you go there. Oh and the weather is horrible.
Never been to the west coast but I've only heard good things from people who've traveled there.
Yes Queensland has many beautiful places. I was fortunate to live there almost 3 years. Beaches are as nice as you can get. Fraser Island is a must see as is the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkeling there was a million times better than the Caribbean. And the water is nothing like I've ever seen before.
Melbourne is a very cool city. As for being full of rockstar wannabes, I only saw Tim Rogers stumble out of a pub called The Perseverance on a Sunday morning around 1030am. I thought that was pretty rock and roll, he slurred something to me as I walked passed. Made me laugh at his state
I just bumped into Trevor Dunn's tour schedule on his MySpace. They play as Melvins on the 22th of January:
22 jan 2009, 20:00 08:00 PM - TBA
, Sydney, Aus, -
Melvins
23 jan 2009, 20:00 08:00 PM - Big Day Out Festival
, Sydney, Aus, -
Fantomas: Big Day Out Festival
24 jan 2009, 20:00 08:00 PM - TBA
, Sydney, Aus, -
Fantomas opening for Serj Tankian
Source: http://collect.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bandprofile.listAllShows&friendid=137575876&n=trevor+dunn
Quote from: Smoghler on December 22, 2008, 03:13:52 PM
I just bumped into Trevor Dunn's tour schedule on his MySpace. They play as Melvins on the 22th of January:
22 jan 2009, 20:00 08:00 PM - TBA
, Sydney, Aus, -
Melvins
23 jan 2009, 20:00 08:00 PM - Big Day Out Festival
, Sydney, Aus, -
Fantomas: Big Day Out Festival
24 jan 2009, 20:00 08:00 PM - TBA
, Sydney, Aus, -
Fantomas opening for Serj Tankian
Source: http://collect.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bandprofile.listAllShows&friendid=137575876&n=trevor+dunn
Sweet! Melvins play a Sydney show too. I'm gonna go to both Sydney and Melbourne shows.
Quote from: norecess on December 17, 2008, 04:16:24 PM
Quote from: Smoghler on December 17, 2008, 03:47:41 PM
It sounds very ambitious, but the above setting is just a rough planning of what we have in mind; nothing is certain.
As an old Chinese fisherman once said: if you don't know where you are going, there's a good chance you will end up somewhere else :D
does that fisherman go by the supposed name of j. peterman?
I wonder if this will be "normal" Melvins. I wouldn't be too happy driving 5 hours to see a silly joke set. :x
Quote from: SpaceFarm on December 28, 2008, 03:42:32 AM
I wonder if this will be "normal" Melvins. I wouldn't be too happy driving 5 hours to see a silly joke set. :x
With an attitude like that, I advice you to stay home, and whine like a little girl.
I hope they will be playing CoD, for 3 hours long.
Melvins' dry spells can make a man desperate...haven't seen them in a long, long time.
Booked my flight to Melbourne today. Anyone has an idea when tickets are on sale?
Quote from: Michael Jordan on December 30, 2008, 08:38:09 PM
Booked my flight to Melbourne today. Anyone has an idea when tickets are on sale?
Within the next couple of days i think.
Any news on that Syd 22nd Jan show?
'MELVINS!' American sludge metal band the MELVINS (USA) will be gracing the stage here on Tuesday 27th January!! They will be performing the 1993 album
Quote from: harrymerkin on January 06, 2009, 06:05:37 AM
'MELVINS!' American sludge metal band the MELVINS (USA) will be gracing the stage here on Tuesday 27th January!! They will be performing the 1993 album
It would have been nice to see a more mixed set list . . .but Ding Dong is so small, it will be great to see them. I wonder if tickets will sell out, and if so....how fast.
Quote from: Michael Jordan on January 06, 2009, 07:28:43 AM
I would have preferred to see them play a "normal" show but don't get me wrong I'm not complaining one bit, it's gonna be awesome.
Trevor probably doesn't know all the bass parts, except Houdini obviously.
Very cool. I was wondering when they were going to put the tix on sale.
DAMN..
$50!
Yep, a bit pricey...
But when u think about it it's not a high price to see your favorite band.
What about the Sydney Show...2 weeks away and no venue!!?
Quote from: theone333 on January 06, 2009, 11:27:04 PM
DAMN..
$50!
...Are you serious?!?
I'd happily pay $100 to see them at the DingDong!
BTW, Trevor played the Lysol/Eggnog show(s) as well the Houdini shows.
Quote from: The Fool on January 07, 2009, 05:24:22 PM
Quote from: theone333 on January 06, 2009, 11:27:04 PM
DAMN..
$50!
...Are you serious?!?
I'd happily pay $100 to see them at the DingDong!
BTW, Trevor played the Lysol/Eggnog show(s) as well the Houdini shows.
I'd happily pay $100 too. $50 is nothing for tickets compared to other shows i've been to. I just hope the Ding Dong has better air conditioning this time around. It was damn hot in there last time they played.
Quote from: mopafeena on January 07, 2009, 09:42:10 PM
Quote from: The Fool on January 07, 2009, 05:24:22 PM
Quote from: theone333 on January 06, 2009, 11:27:04 PM
DAMN..
$50!
...Are you serious?!?
I'd happily pay $100 to see them at the DingDong!
BTW, Trevor played the Lysol/Eggnog show(s) as well the Houdini shows.
I'd happily pay $100 too. $50 is nothing for tickets compared to other shows i've been to.
Goes without saying... this show is gonna cost me about $200 with flights etc but I think it's money well spent. BUT $50 may be a bit pricey for people who have only heard about the band and want to check them out.
Anyways, I'm only getting to Melb around 18:30 (I beg you Virgin Blue - Just land on time for once!) so will be taking the Skybus to the city to catch up with my friend Tim for dinner and a couple of drinks before we head to Ding Dong. If anyone wants to meet for a couple of drinks / joints before the show let me know.
im happy to pay $50. i was just suprised thats all.
i hope the business come down this year!
Oh, that's 25 euro! I thought it was more at first. But I agree, that is quite a bit, but I dont think it should be much of a problem for the fans.
I would pay 50 euro's for Lysol/Eggnog live! No doubt about that.
Tickets to DingDong show are mine!!!
...Cannot wait for this show!
"WOOOOOOOOOOO- I'm doing the hog dance!!!"
Yep just got mine after a nervous 20 minutes with the internet refusing to work... the countdown is on!
Still not sure where the Sydney show is taking place though :(
Quote from: Michael Jordan on January 08, 2009, 04:52:57 PM
Still not sure where the Sydney show is taking place though :(
http://www.annandalehotel.com/anh/eventdetails.asp?id=1907
Wish I wasn't scared to death of flying- or even had the money to go to the Sydney show as well...
...Sucks being a pauper!!!
Quote from: SpaceFarm on January 08, 2009, 05:21:24 PM
Quote from: Michael Jordan on January 08, 2009, 04:52:57 PM
Still not sure where the Sydney show is taking place though :(
http://www.annandalehotel.com/anh/eventdetails.asp?id=1907
Sweet!
Heard Melbourne show is sold out already.
Quote from: SpaceFarm on January 08, 2009, 07:04:21 PM
Heard Melbourne show is sold out already.
...Indeed it is!
Quote from: dijk cheese on December 18, 2008, 04:49:04 AM
Quote from: SpaceFarm on December 18, 2008, 04:00:04 AM
Quote from: dijk cheese on December 17, 2008, 03:28:55 PM
. take a train south for 30minutes to a place called fremantle, and set up camp there.
No way, far too many Docker supporters!
As far as I'm concerned Melbourne is a must if visiting Australia. No, I don't live there.
melbourne is nice alright
but does it have a statue of bon scott?
i think not,
no where is as cool a place if it doesnt have a bon scott statue :P
Melbourne does have AC/DC Lane (and the Melvins played at Cherry Bar there).
Quote from: The Fool on January 08, 2009, 07:29:49 PM
Quote from: SpaceFarm on January 08, 2009, 07:04:21 PM
Heard Melbourne show is sold out already.
...Indeed it is!
I've been out of the loop lately, but in a random conversation with a shop assistant yesterday I heard about the tour, checked the website this morning and got a ticket. Phew!
Apparently sold out in 2hrs!
...So glad I'm one of the 400 that will be there!!!
I got my tickets for the Melbourne show, sort of. I don't get this whole "you must be the credit card holder to pick up the tix on the night". I used someone elses card who is deffinately not coming. I've got some form that i think can give me the authorisation to pick them up. It's actually stressing me out quite a bit. I don't wont to turn up on the night and them not give me my tickets.
just get a damn credit card you hippy! :lol:
mopafeena, from the confirmation email:
QuoteYou must bring this confirmation with you along with the credit card the booking was made with when you pick up your tickets, otherwise tickets will be refused, and no refund issued.
Fuck, missed out. :/ If anyone needs to sell a Melbourne ticket for any reason let me know.
Quote from: mopafeena on January 08, 2009, 09:44:05 PM
I got my tickets for the Melbourne show, sort of. I don't get this whole "you must be the credit card holder to pick up the tix on the night". I used someone elses card who is deffinately not coming. I've got some form that i think can give me the authorisation to pick them up. It's actually stressing me out quite a bit. I don't wont to turn up on the night and them not give me my tickets.
Maybe call the DingDong and see if you can sort something out :wink:
http://www.annandalehotel.com/anh/eventdetails.asp?id=1907
Quote from: mopafeena on January 08, 2009, 09:44:05 PM
I got my tickets for the Melbourne show, sort of. I don't get this whole "you must be the credit card holder to pick up the tix on the night". I used someone elses card who is deffinately not coming. I've got some form that i think can give me the authorisation to pick them up. It's actually stressing me out quite a bit. I don't wont to turn up on the night and them not give me my tickets.
Same here. I used someone else's card so I'm either gonna drag him to the show or call Ding Dong to see if we can arrange something.
Quote from: lmk on January 08, 2009, 09:48:10 PM
Fuck, missed out. :/ If anyone needs to sell a Melbourne ticket for any reason let me know.
I MIGHT have a spare ticket for Ding Dong. We bought 3 but atm there are only 2 of us going for sure and the 3rd friend is still 50/50... Can't promise anything but if he doesn't go I will have a spare.
what you reckon the chances of another melb show?
ding dong site says SOLD OUT but STAY TUNED.
Interesting..........
heres hoping!
Quote from: SpaceFarm on January 08, 2009, 09:46:54 PM
mopafeena, from the confirmation email:
QuoteYou must bring this confirmation with you along with the credit card the booking was made with when you pick up your tickets, otherwise tickets will be refused, and no refund issued.
Thanks. I think i know what i'm doing now. I still haven't got a confirmation email yet which is a little unsettling.
Quote from: Michael Jordan on January 09, 2009, 01:21:06 AM
Quote from: mopafeena on January 08, 2009, 09:44:05 PM
I got my tickets for the Melbourne show, sort of. I don't get this whole "you must be the credit card holder to pick up the tix on the night". I used someone elses card who is deffinately not coming. I've got some form that i think can give me the authorisation to pick them up. It's actually stressing me out quite a bit. I don't wont to turn up on the night and them not give me my tickets.
Same here. I used someone else's card so I'm either gonna drag him to the show or call Ding Dong to see if we can arrange something.
That's what i might do too.
Quote from: The Fool on January 08, 2009, 08:12:53 PM
Apparently sold out in 2hrs!
...So glad I'm one of the 400 that will be there!!!
Is the Sydney show also sold out?
Quote from: theone333 on January 09, 2009, 01:32:08 AM
what you reckon the chances of another melb show?
ding dong site says SOLD OUT but STAY TUNED.
Interesting..........
heres hoping!
That is interesting...
Especially since it was advertised as "their only Melbourne show".
Quote from: mopafeena on January 09, 2009, 02:03:50 AM
Quote from: SpaceFarm on January 08, 2009, 09:46:54 PM
mopafeena, from the confirmation email:
QuoteYou must bring this confirmation with you along with the credit card the booking was made with when you pick up your tickets, otherwise tickets will be refused, and no refund issued.
Thanks. I think i know what i'm doing now. I still haven't got a confirmation email yet which is a little unsettling.
Quote from: Michael Jordan on January 09, 2009, 01:21:06 AM
Quote from: mopafeena on January 08, 2009, 09:44:05 PM
I got my tickets for the Melbourne show, sort of. I don't get this whole "you must be the credit card holder to pick up the tix on the night". I used someone elses card who is deffinately not coming. I've got some form that i think can give me the authorisation to pick them up. It's actually stressing me out quite a bit. I don't wont to turn up on the night and them not give me my tickets.
Same here. I used someone else's card so I'm either gonna drag him to the show or call Ding Dong to see if we can arrange something.
That's what i might do too.
Call Ding Dong!
Not sure where SpaceFarm's info is from, but my confirmation email has this:
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ - unless specified otherwise in the organisers terms and conditions YOU MUST be the credit card holder to purchase tickets, and you MUST BRING a valid photo ID and YOUR credit card to the venue to collect tickets and gain entry. YOUR photo ID MUST match YOUR name on the credit card. There are NO exceptions
unless authorised by moshtix or the event organiser, or the booking terms and conditions state otherwise. All credit card fraud will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Please quote your surname to collect the tickets at the door. Under this collect at the door option we DO NOT provide any other means of ticket collection prior to the event. Enjoy the event and thanks for using moshtix.
Quote from: Smoghler on January 09, 2009, 02:20:19 AM
Quote from: The Fool on January 08, 2009, 08:12:53 PM
Apparently sold out in 2hrs!
...So glad I'm one of the 400 that will be there!!!
Is the Sydney show also sold out?
Doesn't seem to be.
http://www.annandalehotel.com/anh/eventdetails.asp?id=1907
(from Brian's post on this page)
Quote from: The Fool on January 09, 2009, 02:27:28 AM
Quote from: mopafeena on January 09, 2009, 02:03:50 AM
Quote from: SpaceFarm on January 08, 2009, 09:46:54 PM
mopafeena, from the confirmation email:
QuoteYou must bring this confirmation with you along with the credit card the booking was made with when you pick up your tickets, otherwise tickets will be refused, and no refund issued.
Thanks. I think i know what i'm doing now. I still haven't got a confirmation email yet which is a little unsettling.
Quote from: Michael Jordan on January 09, 2009, 01:21:06 AM
Quote from: mopafeena on January 08, 2009, 09:44:05 PM
I got my tickets for the Melbourne show, sort of. I don't get this whole "you must be the credit card holder to pick up the tix on the night". I used someone elses card who is deffinately not coming. I've got some form that i think can give me the authorisation to pick them up. It's actually stressing me out quite a bit. I don't wont to turn up on the night and them not give me my tickets.
Same here. I used someone else's card so I'm either gonna drag him to the show or call Ding Dong to see if we can arrange something.
That's what i might do too.
Call Ding Dong!
Not sure where SpaceFarm's info is from, but my confirmation email has this:
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ - unless specified otherwise in the organisers terms and conditions YOU MUST be the credit card holder to purchase tickets, and you MUST BRING a valid photo ID and YOUR credit card to the venue to collect tickets and gain entry. YOUR photo ID MUST match YOUR name on the credit card. There are NO exceptions unless authorised by moshtix or the event organiser, or the booking terms and conditions state otherwise. All credit card fraud will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Please quote your surname to collect the tickets at the door. Under this collect at the door option we DO NOT provide any other means of ticket collection prior to the event. Enjoy the event and thanks for using moshtix.
Yeah, that's what it said when i placed my order. Still haven't got the email though, i guess the bank might just be slow processing the card.... i hope.
I'd definitely call then Mop!
I got my confirmation email and my account was charged right after I ordered at 9am.
Quote from: The Fool on January 09, 2009, 02:37:13 AM
I'd definitely call then Mop!
I got my confirmation email and my account was charged right after I ordered at 9am.
I logged into the moshtix site and it has a record of me purchasing the tix. Crap. I hope it hasn't fucked up on me.
...I hope so too!!!
I managed to find a booking ID number for my tix on the site. That's got to be a good thing doesn't it? Maybe i call these dodgy moshtix people tomorrow.
Any record of your order should be helpful.
Have you called the Ding Dong?
...Very helpful and friendly folks there 8)
Quote from: The Fool on January 09, 2009, 03:12:08 AM
...Very helpful and friendly folks there 8)
Isn't everybody in Australia kind and helpful? hehe
Quote from: Smoghler on January 09, 2009, 02:20:19 AM
Quote from: The Fool on January 08, 2009, 08:12:53 PM
Apparently sold out in 2hrs!
...So glad I'm one of the 400 that will be there!!!
Is the Sydney show also sold out?
Doesn't look like it but I didn't take my chances and got my tickets earlier today.
An interesting thing is that my ticket numbers are 70 and 253 but my housemate says that the Annandale hotel is a tiny place that can't hold 250 ppl. Has anyone been to a gig there before?
Quote from: The Fool on January 09, 2009, 03:12:08 AM
Any record of your order should be helpful.
Have you called the Ding Dong?
...Very helpful and friendly folks there 8)
Not yet. I'll probally call them after i sort out all the shit with moshtix. I tried to call those bastards but their box office is closed until tomorrow morning. So i guess i'll find out in the morning if i have tickets or not, then i'll call the ding dong.
You could probably call the Ding Dong now and see if they can help you sort things out
yeah i might have to do that. I just tried calling moshtix again and they are closed until 9am monday. I still have no confirmation email.
yeah give them a call!
yeah ask about the second show.
will it be another Houdini? if so, should i go? damn decisions decisions...
Quote from: theone333 on January 09, 2009, 09:27:53 PM
yeah ask about the second show.
will it be another Houdini? if so, should i go? damn decisions decisions...
probably...
what decision is there to make?!?
Exactly! You may not get a second chance!
The world is going to end in 2010.
That's what I figure!
...Man I hope I can get tix to the 'second' show as well!!!
It's actually an earlier show than the 'first' one (doors 5pm-ish) and some people may not be able to make it that early, so hopefully I'm in with a chance to see them twice in one day!
Obviously this proves once and for all Victoria is more cultured than NSW if Melvins have to book another night!
Anyone know about the venue for the Auckland show?
hearing anything about a five year melvins hiatus makes me happy to live in the san francisco bay area. how many shows did we get in 2008? five?
soak it in aussie friends...
Indeed I shall!!! :wink:
...Seems like another 5yrs wait before 27Jan rolls around!
Quote from: spud boy on January 10, 2009, 01:37:12 PM
Anyone know about the venue for the Auckland show?
yes please, im getting nervous with no details....
as you should be.
you know...iv decided :shock:. im soooo going to this. gonna be one hell of a night of gluttony and lust :)
Check places they have played 'secret' shows before...
even jesus persued gluttony every once in a while.
Quote from: The Fool on January 10, 2009, 04:56:55 PM
Check places they have played 'secret' shows before...
how will i find those places?
no idea since i don't live in auckland...
if you know of any smaller venues, check them out.
i only know of the melb. and sydney shows and i think buzz is good friends with the owners of both the places they are playing- at least i'm pretty sure he is with the ding dong's owner anyway.
Quote from: semi_normal on January 10, 2009, 05:01:12 PM
Quote from: The Fool on January 10, 2009, 04:56:55 PM
Check places they have played 'secret' shows before...
how will i find those places?
...even if you find out where it is, you may well be too late to get tix since it's in 4days from now.
i daresay without any info anywhere, tix won't be on sale (if it's acually happening)
doubled my pleasure- going to both melb. shows!!!
will be a night of pure gluttony :D
btw, tix for the second (earlier) show still available if anyone missed the info on the ding dong's site.
...hope you've sorted things out for the first show too mop!!!
Quote from: semi_normal on January 10, 2009, 11:17:52 PM
i daresay without any info anywhere, tix won't be on sale (if it's acually happening)
There is DEFINITELY a show in Auckland- there's a date (14Jan from memory) on Trevor's MySpace, and probably listed on the Melvins' as well, though none of the Melvins shows have venues listed for them.
Quote from: The Fool on January 11, 2009, 05:10:28 PM
btw, tix for the second (earlier) show still available if anyone missed the info on the ding dong's site.
...Tix for second show (also on Tue 27 at 6:30pm) still available after 2.5hrs, so any Melbournites (or anyone else) that don't have them yet and plan to go, get on it!!!
Quote from: The Fool on January 11, 2009, 06:32:38 PM
Quote from: semi_normal on January 10, 2009, 11:17:52 PM
i daresay without any info anywhere, tix won't be on sale (if it's acually happening)
There is DEFINITELY a show in Auckland- there's a date (14Jan from memory) on Trevor's MySpace, and probably listed on the Melvins' as well, though none of the Melvins shows have venues listed for them.
yeah 15th jan...thats 3 days away and nothing anywhere
I just got news that Umlaut, featuring Bar McKinnon from Mr Bungle, will being doing the support for the late show. Not the Early show though.
Quote from: The Fool on January 11, 2009, 05:10:28 PM
...hope you've sorted things out for the first show too mop!!!
I think i have. I just called Moshtix and they were actually really nice and helpful. They said they'd re send my confirmation email but i don't really need it. They also said i just have to get the credit card authorisation form filled out and take it on the night and all will be good. Such a relief, i was really quite stressed about it all.
So yeah, i will definately be there for the late show (unless something else goes wrong). I considered going to the early show too but it's going to be the same set and it will be my first day back at work for the year so i mightn't make it in time so decided not too.
Quote from: mopafeena on January 11, 2009, 10:15:27 PM
Quote from: The Fool on January 11, 2009, 05:10:28 PM
...hope you've sorted things out for the first show too mop!!!
I think i have. I just called Moshtix and they were actually really nice and helpful. They said they'd re send my confirmation email but i don't really need it. They also said i just have to get the credit card authorisation form filled out and take it on the night and all will be good. Such a relief, i was really quite stressed about it all.
So yeah, i will definately be there for the late show (unless something else goes wrong). I considered going to the early show too but it's going to be the same set and it will be my first day back at work for the year so i mightn't make it in time so decided not too.
stay away from balconies and office parties and you'll probably be in the clear. :P
Cool! Glad you got things sorted out mop! :wink:
I thought the early show would be difficult for alot of people to get to, which I'm guessing is why it didn't sell out as quickly as the 'first' show did.
Too bad BloodDuster aren't doing the support at the later show...
Looks like I'm not gonna make it to the early show... too much of a hassle sorting things with work, changing flights and of course spending another $120 for flight changes and ticket to the show...
I guess I would have put the effort if they'd play a different setlist but considering I'm gonna see them in Sydney 5 days prior to Melbourne I think I can live with seeing them only once in Melbourne.
Quote from: spud boy on January 10, 2009, 01:37:12 PM
Anyone know about the venue for the Auckland show?
i don't think anything panned out for NZ
Quote from: brian on January 12, 2009, 03:50:48 PM
Quote from: spud boy on January 10, 2009, 01:37:12 PM
Anyone know about the venue for the Auckland show?
i don't think anything panned out for NZ
yeah the date has been taken down from TD's myspace. fuckin gay
Quote from: semi_normal on January 12, 2009, 04:53:32 PM
Quote from: brian on January 12, 2009, 03:50:48 PM
Quote from: spud boy on January 10, 2009, 01:37:12 PM
Anyone know about the venue for the Auckland show?
i don't think anything panned out for NZ
yeah the date has been taken down from TD's myspace. fuckin gay
well, it did only say 'TBA' on Trevor's myspace didn't it?
Quote from: The Fool on January 12, 2009, 05:03:51 PM
Quote from: semi_normal on January 12, 2009, 04:53:32 PM
Quote from: brian on January 12, 2009, 03:50:48 PM
Quote from: spud boy on January 10, 2009, 01:37:12 PM
Anyone know about the venue for the Auckland show?
i don't think anything panned out for NZ
yeah the date has been taken down from TD's myspace. fuckin gay
they all did until the auckland one was taken down
well, it did only say 'TBA' on Trevor's myspace didn't it?
...i can imagine just how pissed i'd be if that was what happened to the melb. show(s)!
Quote from: The Fool on January 12, 2009, 05:14:20 PM
...i can imagine just how pissed i'd be if that was what happened to the melb. show(s)!
Yeah, me too.
Quote from: FARTFACE on January 11, 2009, 11:06:27 PM
stay away from balconies and office parties and you'll probably be in the clear. :P
Haha, will do. I actually have the full use of my arm back now.
Quote from: brian on January 12, 2009, 03:50:48 PM
Quote from: spud boy on January 10, 2009, 01:37:12 PM
Anyone know about the venue for the Auckland show?
i don't think anything panned out for NZ
Typical bloody New Zealand, never capitalising on great live music opportunities.
Although that said, Brant Bjork and the Bros are going to be playing Dunedin in like a month, and the Dirtbombs have played Dunedin as well, so why the fuck couldn't we get the Melvins down here??
They could play in my garage. I have an awesome garage.
if theres still any confusion reguarding venues etc. i just got this from Ipecac:
Jan. 22, 2009 Sydney,AU @ Annandale Hotel
Jan. 27, 2009 Melbourne,AU @ Ding Dong Lounge
looks like there might be a smaller crowd at the second (early) show at the ding dong.
tix still available...
Quote from: The Fool on January 13, 2009, 07:15:24 PM
looks like there might be a smaller crowd at the second (early) show at the ding dong.
tix still available...
hmm, i'm very tempted to go. I probally would've chosen that show over the later one if i was confidant i'd make it in time.
On a side note. I actually received my confirmation email last night.
Quote from: mopafeena on January 13, 2009, 07:57:17 PM
Quote from: The Fool on January 13, 2009, 07:15:24 PM
looks like there might be a smaller crowd at the second (early) show at the ding dong.
tix still available...
hmm, i'm very tempted to go. I probally would've chosen that show over the later one if i was confidant i'd make it in time.
On a side note. I actually received my confirmation email last night.
well, i'd be more than happy if there was a really small crowd at the early show- but i'm sure people will buy tix on the night if they are still available then, and it won't end up being that many less than the sold out show.
even if they do end up playing identical sets, they'll be different in ways- either by having a better spot to see/hear from, better mix for one show or the other, less staggering drunks around you, etc. plus those tiny 'performance' differences that make me so happy to see them as many times as I possibly can.
i feel like a little kid waiting for christmas to come!!! :D
will be awesome to see fantomas on the 25th and then the melvins twice on the 27th!
...what better way to 'celebrate' this grand country of ours going to shit by the minute!!! :P
Quote from: The Fool on January 13, 2009, 08:22:12 PM
...what better way to 'celebrate' this grand country of ours going to shit by the minute!!! :P
:lol: :lol:
did you see there's an afterparty at the dingdong mop?!?
...not sure if that's to encourage ticket sales for the early show, but i can't imagine them kicking people out after the late show.
i'm covered either way, so maybe i'll be able to ask buzz and trevor about some stuff 8)
All you guys blokes better write up some nice reviews..take some pictures!
Quote from: The Fool on January 13, 2009, 08:22:12 PM
i feel like a little kid waiting for christmas to come!!! :D
I hear ya... only unlike the melvins, christmas does come every year!
One week till the Sydney show...
And Ding Dong is usually open till very late so I imagine the "afterparty" would just be another night at Ding Dong only with more people.
I've decided I'm gonna rock up at the airport earlier on the 27th and see if I can jump on an earlier flight without paying the $80 for the flight change. This way I'll make it to Melbourne on time for the first show as well.
the dingdong is open til 3am i think, but i don't know what the deal will be to stick around for the afterparty if the melvins are hanging there for a while.
...the 400 capacity is the part that makes me wonder.
there was an afterparty after the last fantomas show at the palace, but if you didn't have a pass, you were promptly outed by security pretty soon after the show.
Sydney show sold out!
Quote from: The Fool on January 14, 2009, 09:33:36 PM
the dingdong is open til 3am i think, but i don't know what the deal will be to stick around for the afterparty if the melvins are hanging there for a while.
...the 400 capacity is the part that makes me wonder.
there was an afterparty after the last fantomas show at the palace, but if you didn't have a pass, you were promptly outed by security pretty soon after the show.
i'll tell ya now buzz won't be doing any aftershow parties.
yeah i know it;s unlikely.
he was at the fantomas afterparty in 2005 though, but apparently he looked (was) bored to death since he doesn't drink.
Quote from: The Fool on January 14, 2009, 08:15:53 PM
did you see there's an afterparty at the dingdong mop?!?
...not sure if that's to encourage ticket sales for the early show, but i can't imagine them kicking people out after the late show.
i'm covered either way, so maybe i'll be able to ask buzz and trevor about some stuff 8)
I hadn't heard that. I was still hoping i'd be able to make the last train home after the show but if there's and afterparty then...... guess i'm going to find it hard to make it to work the next day.
the early show sold out pretty quickly after they added the info about the afterparty.
...i'm not holding my breath, but i hope they do stick around to chat- at least for a while.
If anyone going to the Sydney/22nd show wants to grab me one of the signed by the band melvins/ferret poster, let me know; I can either pay or trade. Thanks!
i can't hook you up with one since i'm only going to the 2 melb. shows, but i can maybe hook you up with those if you don't already have them organised- and there is actually signed melb. posters available.
anyone have any idea what other merch could possibly be at these few shows?!?
i'm guessing not much i don't have already, but i'd hate there to be something i wasn't expecting and not have the cash on me
if i do manage to catch up with buzz, trevor or dale for a chat, i really don't want to be hasslng them to sign things for me so if there's signed posters in Melb, it will save me the hassle! 8)
...i would LOVE to get them to sign the live houdini for me though, and get trevor to sign my debs and cents as well, but he seems even more sketchy on fans than buzz! :lol:
really don't want the covers to get fucked up during the nights events either, esp. if they didn't even end up getting signed!!!
I kind of think that there will be no merch at the ding dong. There wasn't last time. It would be good if there was though. Maybe i'll call them and ask when it gets closer to the day.
i'm guessing there'll be no new merch (as in 7"s, shirts etc.), but i'll be more than happy if they have signed posters that they've had at shows for the last few years.
remember it's been over 5yrs since they last played the ding dong, and i know there is a poster since i saw it in the poster thread 8)
Hey there,
I don't suppose anyone on here has or knows of anyone who has a spare ticket for either of The Melvins shows in Melbourne next Tuesday??
MOB 0409437613
Didn't anyone go to the New Zealand show on the 15th of January?
Quote from: GrimReaper on January 21, 2009, 07:49:33 AM
Didn't anyone go to the New Zealand show on the 15th of January?
I've never been aware of any New Zealanders on this board, so I wouldn't expect to hear much about it.
Nobody went cos it didn't happen...
A few pages back there were a few NZ folk expressing their disappointment.
The Sydney show is probably just finishing up, so no doubt MJ or SpaceFarm will give us the lowdown- esp. if one scored an extra of those lovely posters for the show.
...Be nice if someone gets a nice recording from the Sydney or either of the Melvins shows! 8)
Quote from: The Fool on January 21, 2009, 08:31:19 AM
Nobody went cos it didn't happen...
A few pages back there were a few NZ folk expressing their disappointment.
The Sydney show is probably just finishing up, so no doubt MJ or SpaceFarm will give us the lowdown- esp. if one scored an extra of those lovely posters for the show.
...Be nice if someone gets a nice recording from the Sydney or either of the Melvins shows! 8)
Tonight... Tonight... Tonight... *Billy Corgan on Vocals :)*
Sydney show is tonight so I hope to put a review and some pics tomorrow sometimes during the day...
Unfortunately I'm not gonna record the show. Was trying to get a video camera from a friend but it's too complicated and to be honest I'm not sure if I want to record... just want to enjoy the show. Roughly 7 hours now before The Melvins take stage -
Melvins shirt - Check
Listening to Houdini to get amped - Check
Beer money for tonight - Check
Joint - Check
Merch money - Check
I think I'm ready!!! :D
Have a good time, MJ! Looking forward to your review . . .
Thanks, I will!
I just read this Fantomas interview with Buzz on Drum Media (a free music publication here in Sydney, equivalent of Beat magazine in Melbourne). He is asked about Lombardo's absence and Dale replacing him:
This tour sees Fantomas playing with a slightly retooled lineup, with drummer Dave Lombardo being replaced by Dale Crover, best known as Osborne's right hand in The Melvins. As to the reason for Lombardo's absence, Osborne says he's "doing nothing at all. He just doesn't want to do it. He doesn't want to play with Fantomas"
- What, ever again? This doesn't mean that Lombardo is out of the band, does it?
"I have no idea about any of that, but he certainly didn't want to do any of this", says Osborne. "I have no idea. I would never venture to guess what's going through his brain. He's extremely busy doing absolutely nothing. That's the best way to look at it. We all find it weird. But whatever. You see, he's in Slayer. And when you 're in Slayer , tou've sold your soul to the devil. That's what he's done. When you kiss the goat, you have to french kiss the goat".
Interesting... I wounder if that's true or is it just Buzz talking shit again :)
at least i had the chance to see fantomas with lombardo a few times. the delerium cordia tour gave ol' dave some really awesome chances to show his stuff. but regardless, thats one of the best quotes ive read in a damn long time.
been wondering why lombardo didn't play the director's cut shows, but i just assumed he was doing slayer or something but seems that's not the case.
you can't really tell if buzz is ever telling the truth, but i'd say there's alot of truth to his comments there- otherwise he would have just said he's touring/recording with slayer...
Slayer has a new album coming out, and the new song is great. I have a feeling this is the real reason.
Oh yeah show was fucking awesome...what's new? 7 years later and I finally got to see them again, worth the wait...it was a very small venue so it was great to see these guys only a couple metres in front.
Sorry, no pics - I'll keep it short. There was a video camera though and plenty of photos from other people.
I was expecting the "Houdini Live" set, but they opened with Hag Me!!!! That song is punishing live...happy to have witnessed it. Still can't believe Buzz's tone, he used the aluminum guitar. Joan of Arc was funny at the quite part, Sky Pup ruled and so did Lizzy ("died on a toilet"), Hooch was great and Set Me Straight/DCH stood out...of course Honey Bucket too...everyone recognized Night Goat of course.
Melvins closed with Goin' Blind, the whole thing felt pretty short but I had forgotten about Spread Eagle Beagle. This song doesn't suck......when played live!!!!
Buzz was drumming, then he would walk aver and smash Dale's kit which was very funny to watch...then he ran off the stage and that was it for him for the night. Dale was like animal on drums, doing his own thing by himself and another guy on stage hitting the fuck out of the reverbed drums for what seemed like 10 minutes. A pleasure to watch.
Short but very sweet, I just hope it's not another 7 years until Australia see them again! Hopefully with the full band.
...That would be awesome opening with Hag Me!
Can't wait to see them twice on Tuesday- even if they play the exact same set twice.
It was!
Here's Joan of Arc
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ84CYZxuks
Just got in from the Ding Dong show (late) . . .wow.
Opened with Hag Me . . .possibly the loudest kick drum I have ever heard.
Amazing version of Spread Eagle Beagle . . .
they played Honey Bucket twice. I thought this was a little odd (as it is not my favorite track by them), but fun anyway.
Okie From Muskogee was a fun closer.
i thought they played honeybucket twice at the late show, but wasn't sure if i was just getting confused from seeing them twice in one day and having a few drinks.
...both shows were fucking great anyway!
scored one of signed ding dong posters as well as one of the signed fantomas posters from the jan25 show :D
It's 4.30am...
Just got back, I;m drunk
I'm meeting a friend for coffe at 7.30am and then fly back to Sydney at 10.00am. 2nd show was real fun, I guess it was just a bit too hot in there. Got some nice photos, will post a review and upload photos when I get back to Sydney. Tey did play Honey Bucket twice and finished with Okie which was cool... I was really hoping they would finish with something not from Houdini in Sydney too. Was really hoping for With Teeth to be honest...
Anyway I'm drunk...
Be back tomorrow!
yeah i was hoping for boris myself.
if only i was able to make it to the '97 shows at The Corner (released on 'The Fucker's Club' cd)
...can always hope one day i'll see them play it.
Monarch! are playing some shows in Australia soon:
www.myspace.com/monarchuberalles
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