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Thought I'd check out a follower's gig onna Sund'y 'arvo

Cut lunch and waterbag time. I'm trekking to Scarbs to see a gig with somebody who's been following me almost since I first started on IG

Jack Hamilton is releasing and has gathered a few friends to support the gig. Harriet Hawthorne, Bella Dyer and Oakabella Mae were those friends. Out of those four names Harriet was the only individual. C'mon ppl: 'group' (Spencer Davis), band (J.Geils), 'project' (Alan Parsons), even 'experience' (Jimi); give the team some recognition. 😁🤣 j/k (not really, but.) Edit: some posters included '... Bella Dyer, The Culleens, ...' but one I saw after the event had 'Bella Dyer and the Culleens'. I had thought the Culleens were a no-show on the night, but if they were Bella Dyer's band the above entirely friendly rant doesn't apply to her set.

Chasing Jayme in the Fast Lane

Fast Lane is out and Chasing Jayme are releasing it with a show feturing Tritus, Uranium Dog and The Omaha Court

It's been a long time coming. Four5nine has been chosen as the unleashing spot for Fast Lane, Chasing Jayme's new single (which I might have on video twice already). I've had tickets since the announcement, so i figured I'd go :-D

Saturday Live - guess where?

Where else? Saturday is Clancy's by default. Door/Tix chick seems to have noticed my attendance

They know how to put on a show at Clancy's. Very interesting blend of music styles. Had different opinions during the night, (have decided since that it was me to blame), but overall thought it was great which is what counts.

Older Rockers in newer bands at Lynott's

Not one person in the bands I saw would have been under 30 - also, none of 'em are on instagram

Four on the Floor was the name of the gig.

Lynott's for Fridays (with a quick Bird detour tonight)

Has Lynott's become my regular Friday lounge?

Found a nice four-play gig in the giglist and duly trundled off to Lynott's to enjoy the startt of the weekend. Well done, me.

Bloom!

BloomFest hits Perth with bulk rock played over two nights in Perth and Fremantle

I had a setlist plan of where to go and when. Parclo, Siobhan Cotchin and Dolce Blue at The Bird, Daisy Park at Rechabite Main, Georga Raath at Rechabite upstairs, Smol Fish back in Main, possibly Dani Enli upstairs again and then Fool Nelson in the Main hall or Kayps back at the Bird to close. I only missed Parclo. What a f%*#ing great night!

Mind blown Free! at Clancy's

Free Aviary release second single - and the crowd goes wild!

Clancy's hosted Free Aviary, Hey So Hungry, Bush Telly and Hello Stranger. I like Free Aviary and think they're on to something, so checking out their 2nd single release was a no-brainer.

Lounging about onna Friday night

It was PrettyPretty Isolated down Mellow Drive in Birdland (Isolated should be Isolators so 3/10)

I like Lynott's, it has a pew and barrels and comfy chairs if you want to relax, and when they're not catering to a specific crowd they usually manage to put on some decent bands. This should be my reference page for any night I'm feeling like I don't know if I can be bothered. It was such a good night.

Victorian invasion - Press Club

Sunday night and I don't have work tomorrow. Thought I'd see what the Press Club noise was all about

Haven't seen Lonesome Dove, have seen Ursula, don't mind seeing what the competition is like on the other side of the sandpit. Hello Mojo's!

Cactus Club - El Grotto - NoR Rock

New venue on the live list - El Grotto, Scarborough. Bespoke touring have started holding Friday fortnightly 'Cactus Club' gigs there

So, the Indy isn't the only reason to pack a cut lunch and a waterbag. There's a new venue in town, the El Grotto in Scarbs. Tucked away in a cafe, I would be a bit concerned if they tried to bring a band with a decent crowd following here. It's quite cosy and the stools/tables work ok if there aren't a lot of punters... This was the second gig Bespoke held and I don't think they would have wanted too many more people to turn up. Maybe it's just a trick to get more people on the dancefloor, coz there's no room anywhere else? Would go again. I do have to mention, Cactus Club is a very mcT friendly event but this isn't really a good thing. I got there about 9.15 for an 8pm start and the first band had barely kicked off. They get half an hour each which for mine isn't quite a long enough set or night overall. Bulk kudos to Bespoke for adding to the richness of WA music. What a time to be alive!

Drowning in Weird Conversations

Odd ad for a night of weirdness @ the Bird. It's just any old Tuesday, so I thought I'd take a look

Got in about 8.15 so the 'show' had started, but barely. Very gothic, very dark dressup for the Bird - it actually suits. Wasn't sure what to expect but assumed there would be some Drowners music so took along the camera.

Drumposition in the Temple - but nahh

Half of one band stepped in for another - Lakefield played a different cover and eleven am lead and I have a cool conversation about the biz

Went to see Lakefield Temple with a couple others to see if I could improve on my Drumposition project. Aft gag agley. No show from Fevermind, so Jackoranda stopped in. Only saw a couple of songs but heard em all. Clancy's does donut fries (read: mini churros) and throws choc sauce, cream and ice cream in. A bit cheating imho.

Planet of Sound - Milk(y Way) Bar Friday

Signed up for two gigs coz I couldn't decide - didn't end up seeing Front Yard Horse

Planet of Sound usually comprises an interesting setlist. They did not fail to deliver this Friday. The Meeck, Inkeater, Codavision and mcT: Uranium Dog and Wastelanz. Fun, if odd, night.

Saturday, The Bird for three bands new to me

New bands, one with a new EP, so new music. Time to see what the Red Temples fuss is all about

Went on a 'new band' night at the Bird to see Twelve Parsecs, Moth Street Artists and Red Temples who were releasing their new EP: World Askew

Rockin' Metal* in the Lounge

Haven't been to Lynott's for a while and thought I'd see what the Ammify fuss was all about.

Went to see a band called Ammify, based on some fawning on the Monday night Noongar Radio show 'Rockin Metal' (*or 'Rock 'n' Metal', I've never been able to tell) with Tam and Jay. It turns out Tam was at the gig too.

3 From 5 at my usual Saturday haunt

5 band gig featuring bands. I saw three of 'em

I should be in time to see Post Ruckus, (probably) Headspin. and Dugite. The list and the line-up weren't entirely in sync. :-D

Freo Mid-Winter Music Fest @ Mojo's

Mojo's host the 'rockier' leg of the FMWMF (sounds like a pr0n category). Mojo's is cool.

It seems that Rosalie Chilvers is now a 3-time mcT victim - and she wasn't even first on the bandlist. I am going to have to seek her out and actually go to a show just coz of the numbers.

Devon Street, Scarborough

Mixed bag of bands I've seen and bands I haven't. Off to Scarbs we go!

Have some plans for 'Drumposition' so wanted to see Devon Street, and have '... to see again' for Figurehead. I think I mcT'd Hello Stranger previously and don't know band #1. There's enough reasons there to pack a cut lunch and a waterbag for the trip up north. 😄

I'm gonna get Patience if it's the last thing i do!

A night of catching up. Queen Qoral (band) and Patience (song), both of which I've had in my ToSee list for a while

Oh my! A band has read my blog. Next thing I'll have to start counting hits, or something. Hey guys, thanks most awesomely! :-D

Chasing Jayme @ Clancy's

I appear to have jumped on the Chasing Jayme bandwagon. Saturday night, Clancy's, Chasing Jayme. Wouldn't be dead for quids!

Amplifier gig w/Viperchain

Viperchain have been making recent waves - thought I'd have a look. Also, first time at Amplifier

Missed one of four, but had seen them before. Amplifier is a cool spot. One of few Perth CBd gig locations. Would go again :-D

Well, that was different ...

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