GIG REVIEW
BUSWEAR,TROUSER,& RAVEN
CROWS NEST, LADY BAY, 25/9
by Princess


My assignment as I chose to accept it was to go down to the Crowsnest to do a write up on 'Busweary, Trouser and Raven', and take some snap shots. The plan was to go at 10.30pm so I could see all 3 bands perform, but I got caught up in drinking a few ciders , so I ended up down there at 12am, and I missed the first band 'Raven' that were from Horsham. As soon as I stepped in the door my ears were confronted with the drunken chants of footy trip guys starting out their Grand Final Day celebrations a night early blended in with the rythmic grooves of 'Trouser' a four piece band consisting of Mark Reeves - bass, Daniel (dj) Jolly - guitar & lead vocals, Nathan Porter - guitar, Andrew Jarvis - drums. Their performance was enhanced by the passionate lead vocals of DJ. I hope I get to see them perform again soon as they show promise and are sure to become established in the local music scene. If you get the chance to catch them - then go for it !!
Then last up came Busweary a local energetic act consisting of Sean Fitzpatrick- vocals, Liam Sullivan - drums, Josh Mciinn - guitar, Jake Mciinn - bass (who wasn't there for the Crowsnest gig so Mark Reeves filled in). The guys have played four gigs one of which was winning 1st place at the Port Cambell Blow Away the Winter Blues Music Festival and coming 2nd place in the Deakin Campus Battle of the Bands (good onya fellas!). The crowd really got into the sounds of Busweary, especially Liam who is studying the Music Industry's Skills Course at T.A.F.E., Who was really going off on the drums.
So the night was enjoyable and a success as it always is when you get to see local bands getting up on stage and doing their stuff. Sorry Raven that I didn't get to watch you guys play!

On The Road With Tukan Sam
by Duane Jull and some gorgeus punter
Day 1:
Wednesday 16st September
As the sun was rising over our fair town of Warrnambool, the first car in the convoy crawls out on to the rock'n'roll princes(s) highway. That was the beginning of the tukan sam 'tit-f--k' tour. First stop, the Arthouse in North Melbourne for the 'Warrnambool Wind Up Your Windows' gig with local heroes The Funstoppers and occasional Warrnambool acquaintances, The Sexbombs. The Arrival and check in was a major problem with the ever so welcoming not Melburnians, which helped to create charged energy and electricity in the air. About 60 punters were present to enjoy 3 hours of banter and Rocking music. Then the residents of the Arthouse 'enjoyed' another 3 or so hours of hilarity and mayhem as they shouted choruses of 'SHUT THE F--K UP!' well into the wee hours of the next day.		 Day 2:
Thursday 17th September
The Corner Hotel, Richmond
tukan sam headlines the CD launch of PUSH>PLAY>RECORD formerly 'PUSH PREDICTIONS' Eight other bands were also selected out of 170 entries to play for the night. The crowd of about 300 seemed subdued but attentive until tukan sam rocked onto the main stage at 11pm for a 20 minute set which included 'Burnin like a Freak', 'Little Miss' and culminated in a frenzied rendition of 'Let's Swing'. The verdict ; tukan sam are chosen to play a paid gig at PUSHOVER on November 21 at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl along with the other band that blew everyone away New World Souls. There were emotional scenes then sleep. 		Day 3:
Friday 18th September
The Courthouse, Geelong
The usual hassles of getting out of Melbourne, including car accidents, road rage and food poisoning was followed by an hysterical all ages gig at the Courthouse. Kat needed a bass string, a dude from Hydrogen 4 obliged her with one. A guy from Snout needed a battery, Steph loaned him hers. The rock'n'roll community came together to ensure that the show would go on. tukan sam rocked Geelong, complete with boy groupies piled deep against the cyclone fencing stage barrier hoping for a glance. 'Teenybopper' sparked recognition from those who indulge in the Degrassi High - Zit Remedy hit, and ended in another orgasmic display with 'Lets Swing' complete with stacks-on.

Day 4:
Saturday 19th September
Rebecca's 18th East W’Bool Footy Clubrooms.
The punters were torn between the Spice Girls, Aqua and tukan sam. The jury is still out. Tukans and the touring groupies ended the night and the tour with group hugs, j's and hankering for some well earned rest.


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