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From the monthly archives:
February 2009
Prior to Birds of Tokyo’s Newcastle show (which is going to be massive folks) Reverb caught up with drummer Adam Weston, to get ten tracks that he holds close to his heart.
Adam stated straight up that “it really is impossible to pick ten when there are so many bands and classic tracks that have shaped my taste in music. It’s so hard to separate songs from bands like Led Zeppelin, Guns N’ Roses, Regurgitator, Nirvana etc, so I’ll pick ten others in random order that come to mind.”
THE ANIMALS – THE HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN
“A traditional track with hundreds of different versions and titles, as well as recordings from Woody Guthrie to Lead Belly. I think Eric Burdon and the Animals nailed this adaptation in two takes. Instantly recognisable, it’s possibly my favourite guitar tone of all time.”
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While we’re awaiting our review model, I figured we should show this pretty little laptop to all our fashionista traffic here at I’m With The Band.
Without further adieu, meet HP’s Vivienne Tam Special Edition Notebook PC. [click to continue…]
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After five years of touring and one year after the release of their breakthrough album Other Voices, Other Rooms, Melbourne quartet The Getaway Plan have decided to call it quits.
The announcement comes after a successful 2008 for the band, which concluded with a national spot on the Big Day Out circuit. In addition, 2008 saw the band gain two hit singles (‘Where The City Meets The Sea’ and ‘Shadows’), three nationally sold-out headline tours and a plethora of praise from media and fans alike.
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For the first time in Newcastle, former Zep Boys founder and guitarist Rob Pippan (1986 – 1993 and 1998 – 2005) and drummer John Zak (1987-1995 and 1998 – 2005) are getting in to the van and heading across the Hay to perform Led Zeppelin’s hits with very special guest lead vocalist from the U.K. Billy Kulke, and bassist Paul Cartwright for one night only at Cardiff Panthers.
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Falling somewhere between The Beach Boys and The Band, Philadelphia’s Dr. Dog warmed a small, but interested audience with their brand of sunny pop.
By the time British indie-rockers Gomez took to the stage, the crowd has swelled. Their third performance at Panthers, the group were as solid as ever (far more than their underwhelming set at Lorne’s Falls Festival). Crowd favourites were included, from the epic ‘We Haven’t Turned Around’ to ‘Whippin’ Picadilly’, ‘See The World’ and ‘Girlshapedlovedrug’. It wasn’t the most stunning Gomez set we’ve seen, but I was glad they were back in town.
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Although twins, they couldn’t have been more different on the night. Tegan dressed in white while Sara was all in black. Tegan was the chattier of the sisters on stage, with Sara happy to lie low in the background and listen to the embarrassing stories only a sister would know. That’s not to say Sara didn’t own the venue with her voice, pushing it out strong and vibrant compared to her sister’s softer, more willowy voice. Together their harmonies soared, bringing them together as they shared an intimacy and rapport only afforded to family.
This rapport fl owed over into the audience, with their voices joining Tegan and Sara’s in many, if not all the songs. Highlighting this was a rendition of their popular tune ‘Walking with a Ghost’. Asking for the house lights to come up, they implored the audience to join in like it was “late at night in a karaoke bar after a few too many drinks”. And the audience gave it their best shot.
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The Swedish quintet took the stage looking more like cocktail waiters than a bunch of dirty rockers playing the second last show on a 98 date world tour. The Hives were out in Australia for the annual Falls Festival shows in Victoria and Tasmania. Fortunately, fans unable to make the trek down South weren’t deprived, as a few side shows around the country were included in the tour schedule.
Presented in their trademark matching outfits, The Hives truly have the ability to keep their crowd impressed, interested and intrigued from start to finish. Front man Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist has a similar on stage persona to Iggy Pop or Lux Interior (The Cramps). The distinct difference to be noted in these comparisons is that Almqvist has the classy dress sense and social decency to keep the majority of his clothing on whilst performing.
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Tropical beach location, the smell of coconuts and sunscreen, blazing hot sun, palm trees, and not a care in the world. This is the kind of atmosphere exuding from Donovan Frankenreiter and his music.
It is very difficult, and somewhat ignorant, to try and declare one song’s performance over the others; they all contained such energy and compassion that he all but swept every audience member away to their own tropical paradise under the sun.
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My first visit to The Entrance in many years proved fruitful. The corridors were eerily absent, due to the gig room being packed to the rafters and very hot.
Let it be said the Clint Boge has an amazing voice, super powerful and massive range. He didn’t disappoint. The Butterfly Effect’s title “the hardest working rock band in Australia” is well deserved. The lads have it down to a fine art, working the crowd superbly.
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