Heya Riley,
I'm in Melbourne (see my, uh, location thingy). But I was born in Lundun, grew up in Tassie, lived in a few places in Euro for a few years. I'm either a nomad, or confused. Most definitely probably an Aussie tho.

_________________
"...Compared to the flowers and the birds and the trees, I am an Apeman."

Im in a small town called benalla, bout 2 hours north east of melbourne.
We go to melboourne quit reguraly, about twice a month. Just to look around, do stuff. Its a nice city.....

_________________
riley

Yeah, cool Riley, I know Benalla... driven through there a few times on the way to country gigs or doing the long drive to Sydney, and sometimes stopped for food on the way. I had a girlfriend who lived in Myrtleford for a while, so was up that way quite a bit. You're just near Violet Town to yeah? Killing Heidi came from there, they were a great band for their brief time - google them if you haven't heard of 'em.
cheers,
nick

_________________
"...Compared to the flowers and the birds and the trees, I am an Apeman."

Yeah Ive heard of killing heidi, and we're near violet town, about 15 minuts away from it. Actually, my guitar teacher used to teach the guitarist from that band

_________________
riley

Benalla's a really neat country town. Would have been nice and hot there today too! I'm on the Mornington Peninsula and I just wish it'd hurry up and cool down tonight.

_________________
_______________________________________

MIM Std Tele, MIM HSS Strat, Homemade Mongrel Tele, Blues Jr, Champ600, coupla pedals...sweeeet!

Not from Aussie here, but that's the one place I'd like to visit before I check out.

Rock on.

HIya Mhainz,
another 'victorian'! today is the cool change we've been waiting for huh? at last...

_________________
"...Compared to the flowers and the birds and the trees, I am an Apeman."

I'm Australian (Sydney)... and most of my posts seem to begin "Here in Australia, we..." so I'm not shy about broadcasting that fact.

I go through periods where I don't post very frequently, though, so we may not have crossed paths in a while.

Phil Rudd is, IMO, the best drummer i have ever seen.... at the show i went to (both actually) he held the same pocket for AT LEAST 15 minutes without error, no signs of tiring etc.... it was like a bloody metronome lol

You're right Floyd, the man is a machine!
I met him years ago in a music shop in Sydney, couldn't believe it was really him. I must have seemed really dumb, I said
"you're Phil Rudd!" sounding surprised,
and he laughed and said "Yeah..."
and I said
"No, you're Phil Rudd!"
He laughed. I think that was in the period he was out of the band anyway, but he didn't mind being recognised and was a friendly guy.

_________________
"...Compared to the flowers and the birds and the trees, I am an Apeman."

Hi mondo: I for one notice those absences. I much enjoy what you have to offer - it's better here when you're around!

Don't be a stranger...

Cheers - C

I second that sir!

CC

_________________
Fender Stratocaster (parts build)
Fender Telecaster 72 Custom RI
Fender Telecoustic Deluxe
Gretsch Electromatic Pro-Jet
Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus
Gibson ES-135
Zenith Type-17
Marshall 70's JMP Superbass 100w
Blackstar HT-5

You can think it is, but when you live there you'll find out that its full of druged up ferals, especially the high school.....

Wheres that?

_________________
riley

Brilliant story mate, yeah I saw them last nite- you're right, playing 'Let There Be Rock" the guy held a good steady constant beat for a good 15mins- not skipping just like a metronome.

Angus however, was brilliant. That guy I have to say, is the most charismatic guitarist today. Malcolm also, has one of the best execution and attack a background rhythym guitarist could have. His chops were clear and precise- his timing aswell as Phil was impecable.
Cliff Williams bass rumbled in the background complimenting Phil's thunderous beat and Brians snarl, his dirty grin along with his suggestive lyrics put the icing on the cake. Add to the rock and roll locomotive busting through the stage, rosie on top straddling the engine and tapping her feet, Brian swinging on "Hell's Bell" and the battery of cannons... OMG what a show.

I will not forget to mention, there were a lot of topless woman being filmed on 'The Jack", Angus stripping down also. The ticket tape and the lift that angus played on above the catwalk... It was brilliant.

I must say- Australia can pump out some mean talent, AC/DC, Silverchair, Barnes, INXS... I guess it rubs off on us Kiwis too. We like our music twice as loud and offensive as the northern hemisphere folk. Play a mean game of Rugby, We play our guitars harder and we don't give up either...

_________________

any of you guys rember the saints ? i used to love that band ( a long time ago ) are they still going ?

_________________