are the stars right yet?

[reverancepavane]

Notes to self. The Dhole Foundation: UK-based cultist group formed around charismatic cult leader Johnny B to ressurect the ancient art of Dhole baiting. Performing their ritual at the Theatre of Festivals on 2nd Octomber. [1] Ghouls, Ghouls, Ghouls: A collection of ghoul vocalists playing in that huge barn just opposite the brewery. Definitely worth it for the supporting ghoul, an offspring of the Arkham Heidkes and the Innsmouth Millers, and possibly worth it for the main act. However it's at a venue I have vowed never to enter again after my last concert there [too many Elder Signs for my comfort] and at a price that definitely reinforces this impulse. [2] The Audreys: These residents of Dunwich had the farm just 'oer the hill from The Whatleys by all accounts. They are releasing an unnameable horror on the Govenor on the 16th of Octomber (at the same time that Brillig has a gig at the Wheaty). [3] [1] Actually it's The Dhol Foundation with Johnny B from Afro Celt Sound System and his group of dhol drummers (an Indian military drum, half snare, half tomtom). Should be fun. Very energetic. Although the drumheads are made from dhole skins, hence the name... [2] Girls, Girls, Girls, headlining Sarah MacLachlen and with a price tag to match. Although Kate Miller-Heidke will be supporting, which makes it worth seeing if they were not playing at the worst entertainment venue in the world. I think the last gig I saw there was Peter Gabriel's. He was so disgusted with the venue, both acoustically and environmentally (it doubles as an indoor dirt bike arena), he walked off stage and only went back on when the promoter threatened to sue him. He felt his fans shouldn't have to put up with a lacklustre concert, especially after the kick he got out of performing at Womadelaide the previous year. [3] OK, you can carry a joke too far. The Audreys have nothing to do with the Whatelys. They are releasing their new CD, although preorders get a bonus. They are playing at the same time as Brillig though. I know because Brillig really want to go to this gig. [23] Dandelion Wine tonight (with Brillig) at the Wheaty, and Spiral Dance just down the road. I'll do DW first, grab their new CD, and then get down to the Folk Centre to dance with SD. Which means cycling in a strong southerly with lots of rain that should have finished by now. Then again, it's only dihydogen monoxide. It's not like anyone has ever died from inhaling it, or that there is a whole branch of the US military engaged in secret programs to investigate it's usefulness in applied warfare. Akoustic Odyssey is playing with Spiral on the 18th September at The Queens Arms, and alone tomorrow at the Wheaty. And there is that Bird on a wire vocalist at Norwood, if she hasn't sold out. Have I forgotten anyone. I Suspect I have.

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[rowlirowl.livejournal.com]

The Dhol Foundation sounds cool. As does Brillig :)

[reverancepavane.livejournal.com]

Sorry, that should be Johnny Kalsi. Don't know where the "B" came from. We were chatting after the Afro Celt Sound System gig at Womadelaide and he was surprised I had actually heard of The Dhol Foundation which was his attempt to preserve this military musical instrument. [It's also the reason why I know ACSS's frontman wasn't available the next day at midday, but that's a whole 'nother story.] The drum seminar he organised was also fun, especially since half the drummers only spoke French, and arrived late. He started out trying to show how each drum sounded like individually, but the latecomer thought that they had just started playing, so he joined in. Another person thought it was time to start jamming and soon Johnny just through his carefully prepared notes in the air and the supposed seminar devolved into a drumming jam fest. Although listening to their latest stuff on the web it has a much heavier Afro-Celt bias than original. But then I liked the original, which was 6 dhol players going at it full speed. Hearing the music wants to make me go. Shall I grab you a ticket? It will be $A40. Sorry for not making it to your bake sale but it was rather wet out.

[spherissa.livejournal.com]

i love reading your blog you make it look like so much is happening in Adelaide; which it kind of is -- hah i should get out and see some more of it ;)

[reverancepavane.livejournal.com]

Come to the Spiral Dance and Akoustic Odyssey gig at the Queen's Arms on Wright Street (1 block south of the central markets) on September 18. $A15 concession. [Or possibly even cheaper if you need a subsidy by a tall dark not-so-mysterious not-so-stranger.] Come have fun. Although I lament that the room is carpeted so it's not possible to dance like a mad whirley dancey thing as I did last night. But I intend to do my level best to defy the laws of friction or break my neck trying. And I hear that Akoustic Odyssey are not too bad either. Although I doubt I shall get to their gig later today at the Wheaty.

[molokov-au.livejournal.com]

The indefatigable Ms Bowditch with her New Slang will be opposite the big barn at the pub in mid-October, and I shall definitely be attending that performance. Seriously also considering Ms Blasko in November, but tickets for both have not been purchased yet.

[reverancepavane.livejournal.com]

I do miss The Feeding Set though. How can the New Slang possibly compare? [OK, so I am in lust of Libby, like the rest of the population of Australia.] Hmmm. I did miss the Zoo show and you did have fun, so it's probably a go from me too. As for Sarah Blasko I've been ummming and ahhing over this for some time. Ditto with Xavier Rudd's show. Tempted by The Audrey's CD launch, although I feel obligated to give some moral support to Brillig. Besides, it might be another gig where the performers outnumber the audience since another of the shows conflicts with a noted hip-hop artist. Then again, Brillig for $10, accompanied with no so my-style music, or The Audreys for four times that. Decisions. Decisions. Although I note there is a vocal ensemble at Nexus next Saturday. With ukelele!