mcalex' blog

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Two gigs - eight bands - one happy but confused mcalex

What a Friday. Three gigs with bands I wanted to see or see again. Two in Northbridge, one in Maylands. Throw in the fact it was a work day and the first gig started at 7pm. Add in (just for good measure) some arm pain that meant holding a phone camera above my head for any length of time was just hurting. I valiantly (imho) attempted to go to both Northbridge gigs. A lot of walking was involved.

Anzac Saturday @ Mojo's

Got to Mojo's and missed my standard 'get there for the last song of the first set' due to the door taking ages to get through.

9.00 for 8pm start - missed CNTR, but chatted to lead guitar/keys at bar.

Sweet Drumposition

Sweet Disposition - Temper Trap's 2008 release has been noticed by WA's rock scene!

I got to three, so this page is going to compile all the Sweet Dispositions I hear in my travels. Now I've written this blog page I can guarantee there will be no more. C'est la vie.

History of Oz Blues - according to Matt Taylor

Coz his history and Oz Blues history are the same thing

I think it's Sunday. Anyway, scrolling through the giglist, a couple four plays happening, hmmm ... and then all of a sudden I notice Matt Taylor is playing at Clancy's. Guess where I'm going!

Matt Taylor's Guitars - Clancys - 20250420

Easter Saturday - Milk Bar

Haven't been to the Milk Bar in ages. Couple bands I've missed before, couple bands I've never heard of. Sounds like a plan.

I have been to a gig previously with Better Late and Chasing Jayme, but due to mcT issues, I didn't see them. Dugite, Managold and Front Yard Horse (love that name) complete the bandlist, but I missed the latter of that list.

Better Late - Milk Bar Setlist - 20250419

Good Thursday - 4play @ Lynott's

At Lynott's again. I seem to like it here. New camera, err, phone on board. Someone (with a hat) is sitting in the church pew. Totally missed band 1 (mcT).

It's Easter Thursday. I have a new phone. Let's find some music.

Grief for Pretty Jupiter's Fever @ Lynott's

Haven't been to Lynott's for a while. Prettypretty were on who I (didn't: mcT) saw previously.

A show for no reason except Perth likes to rock! Good Grief, Just Jupiter, Prettypretty and Fevermind put on a bands & friends show at Lynott's - though it was pretty much bands & mcalex by the time prettypretty were up. Hey! I don't mind an exclusive gig!

Caveat - Freed from the Aviary - Scarborough warning!

Single launch for Free Aviary and friends @ Indian Ocean Hotel in Scarbs

I've been to the Indian Ocean more times in the last six months... Scarborough! why are you so far away?

I'm not at a Volcanics gig

Decided not to go to Volcanics (gasp!) - checked out a less known bandlist instead.

Clancy's Saturday Night Line-up - not entirely sure who was playing from the different ads, but 5 bands for 15 bucks is always worth it

Cryptids PreAlbum gig

An eclectic bunch @ the bird. Lyrical-electronic-indy-goth rock. There was dark music. There was a darker stage.

Lynott's or The BIrd? Helena or Cryptids? Two local bands headlining two gigs filled with local talent. Perth, you rock! In the dark.

LoveMeNot enough to Waltz @ Lynott's

Single launch for LovesMeNot's latest 'Waltz'. Neither photo nor video skills were up to scratch.

Caught 3, err 2 and a half sets at Lynott's (very nice) Lounge in Northbridge. I like Lynott's. Missed Flora Road who were sorta the inspiration for the night's choice.
Also, I appear to be wearing a hat.

Helena's EP Launch at the Milk Bar

Two and a song (mcT) out of Four ain't great

Party time. Bands with some experience make for a banging night. I should have got there earlier.

Indie feel-good funky pop-rock in Freo

Look, up on the stage. Is it lysergic acid diethylamide? is it Lucy in the sky with diamonds? No it's Lake Street Dive! (Coz @ Metropolis - geddit?)

The eclectic ensemble that is Lake Street Dive brought their eclectic ensemble of music to town! I think I've worked them out. They are a jazz combo, except they don't play jazz!

Clancy's - Saturday Live - till my battery ran out

5 bands and I saw 'em all. No mcT here!

Saw 5 bands - only one was all-male - at Clancy's. Dinner, couple drinks, good music all night. All's right with the world.

(not) Foothead at the (not) Rosemount

First venture to four5nine. Bought tickets to see Foothead a couple weeks ago. Then they did a Wunderhorse!

Formerly Foothead gig @ four5nine - discovered a new pub, saw a 'bands & friends' gig. Spoke to bands. Great night.

Vicenaria: some Pretty Ugly Mojo

Blush and The Spunloves support the Pretty Ugly's during their Vicenaria album launch at Mojo's in Fremantle

My door stamp - everyone else got an 'X' - including the old fart in front of me.

Partytime! with Playlunch

JJJ Hottest 100 Kick Ons Party - and was it a party!

The guys that wrote 'Hornbag' came to Perth for the Hottest 100 party at the Indian Ocean Hotel. Fun and festivities for everyone!

Why not? turns out to be a good night

Bad Weather, CNTR, Dawson and Mysticia at The Bird on a 'Do i feel like going out? Why not?' kinda Friday night

Saw two out of four bands @ The Bird. Was it worth it? Yes!

Everyone @ Clancy's

Second gig of a double-header weekend for me. Tonight's gig was headlined by the opening act at last night's soiree.

Went to Clancy's to see - well, just about everyone. The lineup had: Nood Harbour, Free Aviary, Outfront, Lefty, and Flora Road. Doors @ 8, first set @ 8.30. How did they do this?

Born to rock WA!

Benefit gig for James Baker - legendary WA drummer

Lyric's Underground hosted a benefit gig for James Baker who has drummed for everyone in the west. F*(# cancer. Lyric's was packed - there weren't this many punters at the Kim Salmon gig!

Critters - mostly Australian - at the Bird

Post-Ulysses drinks in South Perth, I didn't feel like heading home ...

Wound up at the Bird and saw Australian Critters, Grub and Ursula. Low-key good night out. Bands were all good, but the music wasn't rocky(?) enough for me. NB: three bands fronted by women and no mention in the paraphernalia - is this mainstream now?

Promo Ad - Ursula, Grub and Australian Critters @ The Bird - 20250110

*technically: "garage punk rock n ruin" from their Facebook