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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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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!