SeanInOz

I know a few people last time made arrangements to fly over east from Perth to attend shows (i know i did!). So I thought i would get some sort of indication from the bands management regarding whether a Perth show is likely. The answer appears not but you never know...!

For those who know Perth, I wasnt disappointed not going to the Fremantle Show at the Metro. A crap venue plagued by poor sound on every occassion ive been there (ok only twice!)

The two venues i recommended were The Fly By Night in Fremantle (yes small an intimate but imagine a Jeff Tweedy solo show there!! or a residency of a few nights! More practicle would be the other suggestion - The Belvoir Amp.

I didnt put forward Kings Park. California Stars sung outdoors with the chorus changed to "The Southern Cross"

Here is the reply from Tony Margherita Management. Thanks to Emily to the speedy response. She replied overnight. Impressive.

Sean In Perth

" As much fun as the guys had in Perth earlier this year, there are no plans for a show there this time around. We appreciate the venue recommendations...I'll pass them along to the band's booking agent for future reference. "

Emily Rosenblum

Tony Margherita Management

1140 Broadway #1603

New York, NY 10001

Hawkwind - Space Ritual (Remastered CD Version from mid 1990's)

The most complete (2cd) recording that i never get tired of and always seem to find something new in it.

Not bad after 29 years when i first bought it in 1978 on vinyl. I bought it after hearing Silver Machine for the first time and watching a documentary on Michael Morrcock which featured Hawkwind.

Silver Machine of course isnt on it.

It was originally released in 1972.

Sean in Oz

Ive got it.

Excellant album . Reminds me a lot of Car Wheels be with an Essence sound if that makes sense?

Recommended release.

Sean In Oz

Candy and Matt,

I in the same boat, flying from Perth to the Melbourne show. I agree its annoying when not announced all at once.

On the plus side - I think you will agree the Metropolis in Fremantle is probably the worst venue in Perth imo. Shit sound system designed for a nightclub not music. I saw Gomez there and sound horrendous.

Also a plus is Calexico are playing in Fremantle on 1 March at Freo Arts Centre. Now they are a hot band.

Wilco and Calexico Tours of Oz, im in heaven!

All i need now if for some promoter to agree to book Hawkwind. I tried to get them for the Big Day Out, the organisers for that were so up themselves and only interested in "corporate" bookings.

A Wilco/Hawkwind tour mmmmm that would be interesting.

I'll be doing my own tour of Tasmania after Melbourne Gig - hey Jeff Hobart's nice that time of year!

For info My fave Perth venues are:

1) Fly By Night

2) Kings Park under the Stars

3) Belvoir (under the stars too!)

Catch up with you all in Melbourne!

Sean In Oz

I have it on DVD

Calexico

Hawkwind (still going!!!)

Ryan Adams & Cardinals

Bob Dylan & His Band

Robyn Hitchcock & Venus 3 (based on current release)

Went to see Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus 3 (Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey and Bill Riefin) at Fremantle on Friday. Was Excellant!!

Recommend for others in Oz to see them on tour.

Scott is such a nice guy, he stood out front supporting the support band and afterwards gave his time freely chatting to anyone around.

I bought the album at the show Ole Taruntuala, a recommended purchase!

Thanks to Robyn and the Band for coming to West Oz!!

Sean in Oz

They are touring Australia in October!!! Yippee

Anything interesting in their set list?

Sean In Oz

Anyone manage to get the free DVD with there version?

As usual i get a release on day of release and miss out on a later promotional version not released here in Australia!

Sean in Oz

You Don't Need A Weather Man to Tell you which way the Wind Blows (Subterreanean Homesick Blues)

Mr Dylan What are your songs about? .......ummmm about 3 minutes i think (Paraphrase Interview 1965)

Mr Dylan How Many Real Protest Singers are there? ....umm 137 i think (Paraphrase Interview 1965)

Someting is Happening But You Don't Know What It Is, Do You Mr Jones (Ballad Of A Thin Man)

Theres just so many!!!!!

Wilco, Beck, Sonic Youth on Harry Smith Tribute

The late Harry Smith, renowned musicologist, filmmaker, and painter, will be soon receive the tribute treatment with a four-disc box set titled The Harry Smith Project: Anthology of American Folk Music Revisited, due October 24 on Shout! Factory.

The two-CD/two-DVD collection draws performances from Wilco, Beck, Lou Reed, Nick Cave, Beth Orton, Richard Thompson, David Johansen, Steve Earle, and more. In addition, it holds a new documentary on Smith's continuous influence on contemporary music, as well as three of his short films.

The tracks, drawn from concerts staged by Hal Willner (who also compiled and produced Revisited) at London's Royal Festival Hall (1999), Brooklyn's St. Ann's Center (1999), and Los Angeles' Royce Hall at UCLA (2001), take inspiration from Smith's six-LP Anthology of American Folk Music. Released in 1952, it introduced listeners to artists such as Mississippi John Hurt, the Carter Family, Robert Johnson, and Blind Lemon Jefferson.

The first DVD, A Concert Film - The Harry Smith Project Live, will be available separately as well.

P.S. Allen Ginsburg took the photo at the top of this story. That gives you some idea of how cool this guy was.

Tracklist:

Disc One:

01 David Johansen - "Old Dog Blue"

02 Steve Earle - "Prison Cell Blues"

03 Wilco - "James Alley Blues"

04 Beth Orton - "Frankie"

05 Beck - "Last Fair Deal Gone Down"

06 Kate and Anna McGarrigle - "Sugar Baby"

07 Elvis Costello - "The Butcher's Boy"

08 David Thomas - "Way Down the Old Plank Road"

09 Richard Thompson and Eliza Carthy - "The Coo Coo Bird"

10 Ed Sanders - "My Baby Done Left Me"

11 Nick Cave - "John the Revelator"

12 Eric Mingus and Gary Lucas - "Oh Death Where Is Thy Sting?"

13 Roswell Rudd and Sonic Youth - "Dry Bones"

14 Garth and Maud Hudson - "No Depression in Heaven"

15 Geoff Muldaur - "K.C. Moan"

16 Gavin Friday and Maurice Seezer - "When That Great Ship Went Down"

Disc Two:

01 Robin Holcomb - "A Lazy Farmer Boy"

02 Van Dyke Parks and Mondrian String Quartet - "Sail Away Lady"

03 Geoff Muldaur - "Poor Boy Blues"

04 Marianne Faithfull - "Spike Driver Blues"

05 Lou Reed - "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean"

06 Kate and Anna McGarrigle With Elvis Costello - "Ommie Wise Part 1 & 2 (What Lewis Did Last...)

07 Gavin Friday - "Fatal Flower Garden"

08 Bob Neuwirth and Eliza Carthy - "I Wish I Was a Mole in the Ground"

09 David Thomas - "Fishing Blues"

10 Mary Margaret O'Hara - "He Got Better Things for You"

11 Mocean Worker - "Harry Goes a Courtin"

12 Robin Holcomb and Todd Rundgren - "The House Carpenter"

13 Don Byron, Percy Heath and Bill Frisell - "This Song of Love"

14 Nick Cave - "Shine on Me"

15 David Johnansen - "James Alley Blues"

16 Petra Haden - "Single Girl Married Girl"

+ 2 DVDs

Overated in my view and I live in Perth!!

The Triffids and the Stems, now those were two great perth bands.

Sean In Oz