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2008-05-21T05:25:00.001-07:00

Birdsnest Roys/Ghost Club/King Loser

2008-02-01T15:40:00.000-08:00

One of my favourite ever F. Nun bands, the Birdsnest Roys, reformed for one night to play with the touring Ghost Club.
The sound mix was terrible but they were great. They played a bunch of new songs so hopefully they may decide to do this again- i hope so.
Rosses- Big and Little.Knox was digging it. Seen here obscuring Barbara with some Air Guitar shredding.Promoter of the gig Leila looking relaxed.Coleen and Gazza.Denise from Ghost Club. To be honest I was kinda messed by this stage and don't remember that much.Mitchell was probably more messed than me and he still managed to strangle his guitar.
Dave's skinning up in this shot right outside the club with a bouncer lurking... I got MacKessar to take a shot but he missed the action.
Kristina and Jude meet Mr and Mrs J. Luck. Was fucken cool to see Jordan, he was looking good and is still the biggest music fan I've ever met.
Then Loser rocked the stage. I remember even less about them but i do recall they played Surfs Up In Malibu, which always rips.Celia was in extremely good form. Turned up late, arguements on stage and wise cracks all round.Muzza did sound for the last 2 bands. He should have done the first. Mofo gots some good ears.Bobbylon Picassio was holding dit down on the drums. According to Richie he did a really good job- I don't remember.
Dave and Dave.Evil Drummer Liz joins the conversation. Mitchell's sliding.
Phil and Renee recently married. They rule.Goodnight Sean O'riley.

New Years Eve '07

2008-02-01T15:03:00.001-08:00

New Years Eve's never been a biggie for me, not since kids came into the picture anyway. Try getting a babysitter... Tobin, Cael and me accepted Daz and Rachels kind offer to go and hang with them in Piha. Lil T in full sand goblin mode.Dazza let the secret out that he had fireworks for later in the night. The kids wouldn't stop harrassing him for the rest of the day. So with safety in mind we headed to the beach and drunk ole' Daz manned the lighters.Sparklers are always fun.
Thanks Daz and Rachel for the hospitality. Also big ups to friends and supporters over these difficult past 12 months. So yeah, goodbye and good riddance to '07- Officially the worst on record.

Big Day Out '08

2008-01-20T00:33:00.000-08:00

So it was BDO time, and once again I attacked it and hit the ground running- cause that's the best way I've found to handle an event like this. (L-R) My brother Phil, Me, and Dave. Note how me and Phil are dehydrated and Dave isn't, plus he's the only person in the stadium wearing a jacket. On ya Dave.

I spent the afternoon losing people, braincells and my marbles. First real highlight of the day came when I saw these guys, The Shocking Pinks. I'd never seen them before and they were one of the only bands I didn't wanna miss. They were great- I was stoked.

Main Pink Nick. I've heard and read interviews with him which have been some of the best ever by a NZ musician. He's serious as all hell, and not afraid to spill the beans on the craziness that makes up his life and his music.
Paul Rose was also a member of this this years BDO expidition. Pictured here earlier in the day, wearing his 1993 BDO shirt and a laminate that allowed him absolutely anywhere in the stadium in 2008. Dudes connected.

I've been to the BDO with RB for about the last 7 or 8 years. We never fail to have a whole heap of fun and goodtimes are certainly the norm. Let me explain this picture... We were in the Boiler Room listening to Havoc dj and waiting for Dizzee Rascal to start. Russell realised he'd foolishly worn a t shirt under his other shirt and had to remove it. I seized the moment and snapped this! He's had me on about showing him on the blog in these unguarded moments, but i think we'd all agree it'd be a shame to waste such a glorious photo.

Checked out the main stage over the fence and below was what we saw, Bjork going bjonkers.

It pretty much sucked so we headed up to some other stage to see the Phoenix Foundation.

Roger Shepherd wandered by. He told us that the night before he had thrown bottles onto the roof of The Kings Arms while SJD were playing. He seems normal but I think isn't... The story was later confirmed as true.

the Foundation.

James Murray was out from Amsterdam. Here he is talking to John Baker and Peter Jenner who used to manage Pink Floyd circa Syd era and now manages Billy Bragg. Official living legend right there.

Then the BDO 2008 highlight... I'd timed my whole day leading up to 9 oclock when the LCD Sound System were to take the stage. I managed this perfectly and was in ultimate position, both phsically and mentally, to enjoy this set to the max.

This is your brain on LCD...

Def peak moment was an epic version of All My Friends. Banging, bouncing, hypnotic, mashing good time.

After LCD mentalness we headed outside to see the Clean. They had their moments for sure, but were somewhat erratic. Don't know if Hamish was pissed or pissed off or what, but he certainly behaved rather strangely. We weren't done yet and managed one last mission into the boiler room to see Carl Cox. The place was crammed with derranged looking punters giving it one last big effort for the day. It was kinda cheesy but worked in a 'come on... destroy what's left of my brain' kinda way.

I couldn't see him for about half the set and thought after hearing his voice he was a skinny white geezer...How wrong I was.

It's great when you tell people you're going to the Big Day Out and they go "Yeah i went to a couple... can't be bothered anymore". WHAT? What else would you rather be doing? Going to your boring job and getting one day closer to death? Fuck dat! To me it's kinda like Christmas, and I wouldn't miss that for anything.

Cael

2008-01-13T16:48:00.001-08:00

Lil' C keeping it real in Aoteyo square yesterday. Dude makes me so happy, and sometimes very sad. What are you gonna do?

the Mint Chicks

2008-01-04T06:17:00.000-08:00

The Mint Chicks played their last show as a 4 piece- I was there. They really were fuckin great, as in all time fucking great. For a band that has a pretty mainstream, young following, it was the most hardcore, original, f'd up shiv I've heard in a long time. It was this dudes last gig with the band. The rest of them are relocating to Portland in the U S of A.

I think they'll do fine as a 3 piece. The 2 bros running the show are ambitious, clever bastards and that shit goes along way.

The guitarist Ruban rocked it on the PA stack. I was standing right next to it. For a second I thought it would fall on me. It didn't.
A great show- Give 'em a taste of kiwi!

Sasha Coshercot and Dave after the show. 2 rock gods with a Nth side connection... Dave radly hooked up tickets to the show and once again secures 'Curtains'. Word.

Die! Die! Die!

2007-12-27T17:03:00.000-08:00

After much ado we headed out to see Dunedin International jet setters Die! Die! Die! Number 1 bro Dazza joined the party. This dude saved my life this year, On Ya Daz!
We had to take a minute to gather our thoughts before going in. Here I am pondering spaghetti junction.
Die! Die! Die! were pretty good, but not especially so. They soughta sound like they want to be a noise band, but one that plays songs. This is an oxymoron moron if ever there was one one. Still what the fuck do i know- kids were digging it.

RB, Tanya, Dave, Daz and SP Carter enjoying the show.

The inevitable feedback frenzy, singer in crowd, gear throwing ended the show. Hey, good on them. The next night I saw the Brunettes who were absolutely fucken great. I forgot my camera tho, so no photos.
Goodnight Dave.

Simons Birthday Bbq//EVIL

2007-12-22T17:34:00.000-08:00

Red House Rocker Simon C had a bbq to celebrate his birthday. Homeboy was subdued to start with but soon had his party on.
Nicola was there with baby Spike! I hadn't met the wee dude yet and he was cool as. Congrats Nicola, Todd and Spike.
This is the thing I like about Christmas. Random awesome people who you haven't seen in ages are suddenly in town, like Dan Mancini. He's been conquering LA big time. Too many reasons why this guy rules.
Sean got the gas happening.
Simon aka Framzie and Mario aka Muzz/ Muzza/ the Muzz/ Particle Man. Enjoying an appertiser.
EVIL D. Mitchell...Guitar, beer, big bag of leads and pedals... he's off to souncheck!Dermot.
Daniel Mancini and his nipper Cash Wolfe (i think).
Everyone's having kids!
Framzie had majorly pirked up and was ready to go.
Happy Birthday Simon.

The Coolies opened.
They were good.
Great to see i was in some pretty heavy duty company door list styles.
Retarded South Island Mechanic Spanners Watson was there!People Of the Year '07: Jude and Kristina.
Mr cheeseontoast.co.nzEVIL took the stage and where fucken gnarly.
Dave spent the entire gig on his knees, back to the audience, facing his amp. The sound he was making was the most horrendous, crazed noise ever, and at the same time the most beautiful and soothing . Hands down best NZ guitarist of all time.
They were selling copies of their 10" ep. I fanned out and got the band to sign it....
...then went home and had nightmares. Thanks guys.
Daves other combo The Ghost Club are playing here soon.
If you know, you KNOW.
How's this poster? Vintage Fucking Mitchell!

Kerry and Rebecca's birthday

2007-12-09T15:15:00.000-08:00

Kristina aka 'Tina Turntables' deejayed at her friends combined birthday party. I didn't know them but K dragged my sorry ass along anyway- she's good like that.

This is Kerry. She was holding it down on the decks when we got there.
Kerry explained the setup to Tina then it was party on.

People danced. I was sick of using the flash on my crappy camera, hence the tripped out arty shots. This is how everything looks to me, maaan.

Kristina rocked the party. I think I would be a good deejay- like getting fucked up, enjoy hogging the stereo, reasonably good taste in music... but K reckons it's a lot harder than it looks, and it's probable I'd be shit.

They had set up a flouro installation in the back yard- nice touch.

Someone had one of those full face sun visor things that extremely light sensitive people wear. I got a hold of it and was stoked- these things rule and I'm so getting one. Imagine- your hungover, hating the world, and heavy on the comedown... Rock this sucker and there's no eye contact and no one knows who the fuck you even are- perfect.

K was wearing perhaps the coolest bracelet ever. Racy little toy car styles. Kerry took this- she's a photographer.
Kerry and Kristina compare bracelets. I think I was supposed to take a close up.... but that aint how I roll.

Jacobs 21st and The Checks

2007-12-04T19:36:00.000-08:00

My nephew Jacob turned 21. I aint seen him for ages as he's been holding it down on drums with the Checks all over yonder world. I love this lil' fellah.

Father Phil made a suitably embarrasing speech. Spot the Jake photo montage on the wall.

Moe and Jacob listen. Moe laughs, Jake looks stunned.

Proud parents Linda and Phil. Good job guys- the kid turned out good.

Sister Katie.

Phil and 'my friend, Sasha'.

Potential Ma- daughter in law hug.
Thanks for the party guys and happy 21st Jacob.

Few days later the Checks kicked K.A. ass.

Ole' crazy eyes Russel was there. Dudes not a braniac fulltime.

the Checks were fucken on fire. if you don't think this is easily the best band in NZ you've got yo head up yo ass.

Bass bro Karel Chabera post gig horizpeace sign action.

Jacob should get a Marlboro sponsorship. Home boy's smoking in every shot. Tobacco companies take note- this is your new spokesman.

Guitarist Sven and his Dad/Co Manager Alan with some random drunken idiot. No disrespect to the rest of the band but young Sven dog is the true genius in the Checks. Respect.

Back home and Crazy eyes kept it real in the spare room.

the L.E.D's and Disaster Radio

2007-12-04T02:02:00.000-08:00

My buddy Blair from Christchurch came to town with his new band the L.E.D's. They were quite astonishing...

Blair in action. Any dude wearing an 'Analog Is Warmer" t shirt is ok in my book. You're looking at one of N.Z's finest musical minds right there baby.

Helen plays synth, as does Blair. Bass, drums- no gat. Think the Clean meets Kraftwerk via bong hits and amyl.

Go buy their record, see them live, or print out this photo of them outside my front door (in full 'we're a band us' pose) and stick it on your wall.

I'd heard the name Disaster Radio before and thought- yay, cool name, but when this fucker started playing I was blown away and the shiz got mental.

Next thing it was some kinda dance party acid house frenzy. The crowd went bonkers, stormed the stage, and it was party on.

Imagine the sound of an 80's arcade game on crack and your somewhere in the vicinity.

Kristina and Jude were feelin' it.

He finished playing and i fanned out, talked to him, and got a photo- cool guy.

We then went to Whammy bar and after a few minutes I fell asleep. The Bouncers wanted to kick me out, my friends said no. All accept for Steve who was all "Lets just leave him". On ya Stinky. Then some people pashed and others cried. A top evening.

See, I'm a glass half full kinda guy. Goodnight.

The Coshercot Honeys

2007-12-01T22:42:00.003-08:00

The Coshercot Honeys Ep release gig was last night. 4 days deep into a lost weekend the spirit of rock n' roll took hold.

You want your frontman to be fucked up, giving the finger and scamming cigs and girls 5 minutes prior to going on stage. That's what they do.

Dude from the Electric Confectionaires filled in on keys. Did an epic job- new gen kids know their musical shit.

They were pretty fucken great.

The band finished and dudes got funky.

Jacob Moore was there fresh from a gig in Devo. Best in the biz session drummer anyone?
Callum Check and Keyboard ring in talk 'fros.

Moe (right) and friend. This is crying out for a Vice mag Do or Don't caption.... def Do status.

Manager Phil trippin on Sasha hijinx.

The People of Paris dejayed yo.

And at the end of the night door bro counts the scrilla.

K's Rehab Party

2007-11-27T15:09:00.000-08:00

Kristina had a party. The theme was Rehab. I thought there would be lots of Pete D and Amy Winehouses.... There was at least one Pete and I don't remember any Amy's. I was in need of rehab myself and the slack photos reflect this. Anyways....

These guys looked cool. Not sure who they were but def cute girl alert.

Brother RB was there. He insisted I get a shot of him in front of this painting- not sure why. He was way proud of his new DJ Queen shirt.

This is my friend Jane. I think she was some sought of 80's NYC party freak ala Madonna styles. She had a belt on her arm and i think Jade is just about to supply some track marks.

Nick Hanson was there! This dude is the raddest dancer ever but as you can see he wasn't in peak physical condition. He still managed to shake his crutch though. The girl on the left thought i was taking a photo of her, I had to show her the shot and explain that yeah- she was hot, but i was trying to get a pic of my fat balding crippled buddy.

I got this record for Kristina in Australia. It was displayed proudly in the toilet. He used to be on the Young Talent Time program. Probably in rehab as we speak.

Matthew was there with his new haircut. Dude always looks sharp.

It's always a good photo when you have no reccollection of it even being taken. Me in my new security guard shirt and what appears to be a random red scarf. The shirt provided much hilarity throughout the evening, with many people thinking i was a real security guard.

And last but not least, the birthday girl herself. To prove what a goober I am, I didn't get any photos of her on the night- this was taken the night before after I'd drunkenly helped her carry her old TV out onto the street. She rules and she's my friend.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTER K.