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     Matsrep Member Username: Matsrep Post Number: 31 Registered: 10-2005 |
Just read about this (on The Triffids board), four nights in Brisbane at the end of July: "Seminal Australian musician, singer and songwriter Robert Forster takes a deeply personal journey through his solo recording career of the 90s. Over three consecutive evenings Robert will reunite the original recording artists to perform three of his solo albums in their entirety. In what promises to be a landmark event he will complete the four ages of Robert Forster performing a selection of The Go-Betweens songs." http://www.queenslandmusicfestival.com.a u/02_cal/details.asp?ID=56 I wish I was in Brisbane. | ||
| Rob Brookman Member Username: Rob_b Post Number: 605 Registered: 08-2006 |
Let's see, what are the odds of my winning the lottery before late July? I could sell my house, but it likely wouldn't close by then. Due to an allergy to guns, bank robbery is out. And I don't know any rich old ladies I could swindle out of their millions. Ah, crap. | ||
| Elizabeth Robinson Member Username: Liz_the_new_listener Post Number: 101 Registered: 10-2006 |
I'm speechless... or am I? It's a good sign that Mr. Forster has unthawed enough to perform once again. Grant McLennan, of course, can never be replaced, and the lineup on that last night looks like a performing air squadron with a deliberately empty place in their formation - but a glorious flight planned anyway. | ||
| Little Keith Member Username: Manosludge Post Number: 1929 Registered: 03-2006 |
Hmmm, very tempting. I wonder how much it'd cost to fly to Queensland.That is, at least, a lot of advance notice, which could be helpful in securing a deal. You probably wouldn't have to sell your house, Rob. Maybe an organ or two... I know which night I'd make MY priority. | ||
| Michael Bachman Member Username: Michael_bachman Post Number: 602 Registered: 01-2005 |
The only thing that would have been better save Grant still being alive would have been to include a 5th age, The G-B's 1982-89 with Lindy, Robert Vickers and Amanda. I wish that Rob and Lindy would forgive the hurt and settle things and get back together to record again with Amanda and Vickers. Adele could play keyboards and the G-B's could have a double trap drum set-up with Glen and Lindy! | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 1495 Registered: 05-2005 |
Tour it worldwide! | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1178 Registered: 03-2005 |
I heard a rumor about this a while back. Now it's official. I want to go. Anybody else considering it? | ||
| Bryce Member Username: Rockandrollfriend Post Number: 22 Registered: 07-2005 |
Flights as low as 1800.00 from New York! I don't think I'll make it. Maybe they'll tour? | ||
| Donat Member Username: Donat Post Number: 263 Registered: 11-2004 |
Living in Brisbane does have its advantages sometimes. Good to see the official announcement up so soon. | ||
| Donat Member Username: Donat Post Number: 264 Registered: 11-2004 |
I hope Robert'll do the B-sides for the encores! | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1179 Registered: 03-2005 |
Ok, I've bought my show tickets. Air fare from Los Angeles is approximately $1,400. I'm as serious as a heart attack about going. | ||
| Donat Member Username: Donat Post Number: 265 Registered: 11-2004 |
Stay awhile and catch the Saints and Apartments too! ;) | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1180 Registered: 03-2005 |
The Saints I can take or leave but the Apartments? When? | ||
| Catherine Vaughan Member Username: Catherine Post Number: 21 Registered: 05-2005 |
Oh God, I want to go!!! It's a toss-up between staying in the country illegally, hiding in the outback until end of July, or living on bread and water when I get home, to afford another visit so soon!!! | ||
| Donat Member Username: Donat Post Number: 266 Registered: 11-2004 |
22nd June at the Troubadour and(subject to official announcement)at the Pig City show on the 14th of July. | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1181 Registered: 03-2005 |
Bread and water. Yumm! There's your solution Catherine. Bummer, Donat. As a working prole I can't make that long a visit. | ||
| Peter Azzopardi Member Username: Pete Post Number: 161 Registered: 09-2004 |
This is hugh news. I think I may be taking some time off work around the end of July.... | ||
| Duncan Hurwood Member Username: Duncan_h Post Number: 74 Registered: 05-2005 |
Sounds a wonderful set of concerts - wish I could go. Which concert would you pick, if you only had to pick one? I'd go for the "Calling from a country phone" one. | ||
| TROU Member Username: Trou Post Number: 96 Registered: 05-2005 |
Terrific news! Let's hope it will be filmed. And followed by a tour with a mixture of all that. | ||
| frank bascombe Member Username: Frankb Post Number: 74 Registered: 01-2007 |
No way I can make it shool hols everybody else off. what is great is Robert starting to do music again and perform | ||
| Matthias Member Username: Matthias Post Number: 220 Registered: 05-2005 |
I hope they are recording these shows, CD, DVD and a 64-page booklet. I'll play $100 since I cannot go. Sucks to be an American fan of an Australian band sometimes... | ||
| Peter Member Username: Peterw Post Number: 7 Registered: 02-2007 |
I've known about this for sometime but seeing it in print today did make me pretty excited...The Danger in the Past night with Mic Harvey and Thomas Wydler, sure to be the highlight. My favourite Robert songs (in or out of the Gobs). To those who live on distant shores...haha...Its not often that people get jealous of us Brisbanites, and the Powerhouse is all of 500 metres from my house. July is a going to be a very special month, can't wait!! | ||
| Simon Withers Member Username: Sfwithers Post Number: 34 Registered: 08-2005 |
Might check the airfares from the UK, take a week or two off work; I've got friends and relatives in Sydney. Hmm, gotta think about this. | ||
| Kurt Stephan Member Username: Slothbert Post Number: 1375 Registered: 04-2005 |
Randy, I am a vivid shade of green at your decision to make the show--budget, work demands, and my lack of a current passport keep me from making a similar "oh hell, life's too short" decision to go. Anyway, congrats--you're going to have the time of your life. A friend/coworker of mine went to Australia with her husband about a month ago and spent a day in Brisbane. Here are some pix as a teaser: http://www.dahmens.com/public/gallery10/ index1.htm | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1182 Registered: 03-2005 |
Thanks for the photo link Kurt. Los Angeles has a lot of things going for it but it is utterly devoid of visual charisma. Brisbane seems to have lots of it. Yeah I'm looking forward to this. Btw, the passport issue is pretty easy to fix in the time frame but I suppose budget and work demands are the main problems for you. | ||
| Andrew Kerr Member Username: Andrew_k Post Number: 257 Registered: 04-2005 |
I'm starting the long swim now. | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 1517 Registered: 05-2005 |
Randy, much respec to you for going to Oz mate! | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1195 Registered: 03-2005 |
Apart from the fact that I've wanted to go for what LK might call a coon's age, I think this is an important time. These will be Robert's first shows since Grant's death, right? He has to have wondered many times over the past year whether he has any musical future. After all, neither his solo albums nor Grant's were what you could call commercial successes. And these shows are going to be priceless. I too hope that they're filmed. | ||
| Little Keith Member Username: Manosludge Post Number: 1952 Registered: 03-2006 |
Since you are flying there at no small expense to yourself, sir, all the way from the States, I think the least you're due is an audience with Le Forster! I think we on the board should lobby for him to meet with you. Jonathan, are you listening? If you are, please pass that along, the supreme sacrifice one of our brethren is making! Be sure and take copious mental notes, Randy. | ||
| frank bascombe Member Username: Frankb Post Number: 86 Registered: 01-2007 |
Randy could you not record them, with some fancy gadget attached to your iPod then circulate them....??? only joking really | ||
| Jeff Whiteaker Member Username: Jeff_whiteaker Post Number: 556 Registered: 10-2004 |
Wow, Randy, that is wildly awesome that you're going! This really is a significant moment in Forster's career. I wish I could go, obviously, but having just returned from a 3 1/2 week vacation in Italy, there's no way my work (or the limited funds in my bank account) would let me. | ||
| Catherine Vaughan Member Username: Catherine Post Number: 26 Registered: 05-2005 |
I'm going!!!! My flight is booked and paid for, before I had a chance to chicken out. I know I'd never forgive myself if I didn't go... The leaking roof is definitely waiting until next year. Until then, how many buckets can I buy for about €20 - which is all I'll have left, by early August!!! | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1208 Registered: 03-2005 |
Catherine, that's great! Get your RF tickets pronto if you haven't done so already. You will be the award winner for distance traveled. | ||
| Matt Ellis Member Username: Matt_ellis Post Number: 152 Registered: 11-2004 |
I've just done a bit of 'admin' on a possible first trip to Australia (I'm in London) - it's over £1,000 for a plane ticket. I haven't completely ruled it out yet. Weird to think that I saw the penultimate gig in Bilbao before Grant's death. Shame the Apartments are playing over a week before Robert's shows - catching both would mean me resigning from work (quite an appealing thought!) I'm shocked the Apartments are playing again and are even on Myspace. Does anybody know when they were in the UK last? I would hate to think that I missed them. | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1210 Registered: 03-2005 |
My thoughts exactly Matt (concerning seeing the Apartments and the appeal of resigning). | ||
| Donat Member Username: Donat Post Number: 271 Registered: 11-2004 |
I think the last time The Apartments played in the UK was '87. Last time they played in Brisbane was supporting Flowers at Cloudland in '79. | ||
| Jonathan Crannage Member Username: Jonny Post Number: 1 Registered: 06-2005 |
flights from the uk to brisbane seem to be clocking it at 1100 GBP. anyone with any ideas of what might be cheaper ie flying to another airport then getting an internal flight? i'd love to make it but doubt ive got the cash to do so. | ||
| Matt Ellis Member Username: Matt_ellis Post Number: 153 Registered: 11-2004 |
Excellent, thanks Donat. It makes me feel better in one way - I was 10 years old in '87. Just researched that The Evening Visits... Came out in '85. I don't think there is much chance that they will come over to the UK. Ah well...maybe I can find some solace on a YouTube recording. | ||
| Catherine Vaughan Member Username: Catherine Post Number: 28 Registered: 05-2005 |
Try flights to Sydney with an internal up to Brisbane. Mine clocked in at €500 cheaper (from Ireland), flying that way. | ||
| Bernie Dowling Member Username: Bernie Post Number: 6 Registered: 06-2007 |
Randy/ Catherine, I think Little Keith's idea of seeing whether Robert would be up for a little publicity with fans from Ireland and the US is a great idea. I work for a suburban newspaper and I can get a picture story done, no problems. It would be funny: people coming from across the world to hear songs of the Go-Betweens, a band most of Australia has probably never heard of. When I send a copy of my novel to Robert, I will mention what people have been saying. | ||
| Matthias Member Username: Matthias Post Number: 231 Registered: 05-2005 |
Does anyone know if Robert or the organizers of these shows is planning to record both AUDIO and VIDEO of these shows for a proper release? Jonathan? I'd like to place my order now for the Deluxe DVD + CD boxed set with 64 page booklet with Robert's penned liner notes. | ||
| fsh Member Username: Fsh Post Number: 105 Registered: 05-2005 |
All sing along now - "we have all the carbon in the world" to the tune of the old Louis Armstrong number. | ||
| Donat Member Username: Donat Post Number: 273 Registered: 11-2004 |
When in Brisbane, you should stay at Dahrl Court, the same flats Grant used to live in ca. 80/81 (where the video for Your Turn, My Turn was filmed). There's also a side-shot of the building (the one with the cactii) inside Send Me A Lullaby. http://www.dahrlcourt.com.au/welcome.htm l | ||
| Catherine Vaughan Member Username: Catherine Post Number: 44 Registered: 05-2005 |
Bernie, with regard to your suggestion, not that I don't appreciate your efforts, but please don't include me in any plans. As much as it would make my day, year even, I'd prefer to forego ever meeting Robert, than have my picture taken, or be written about. The thought freaks me out completely. | ||
| Bernie Dowling Member Username: Bernie Post Number: 10 Registered: 06-2007 |
Fair enough, Catherine. What I might do, when I send him my novel today, is just mention to Robert someone is coming from Ireland and another from the US and see what he says. If he wants top meet you, your meeting him does not have to be tied to any ohoto or story | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1266 Registered: 03-2005 |
I confess I pretty much share Catherine's view of things but was too wimpy to come out and say so. I also have someone very nicely offering to set up a solo gig for me while I'm there (as if I've ever done one!)and I'm still working out how to explain to him that I'm just a tosser (I think I'm using the word correctly, Kevin?) who records music in a bedroom and there's no way I want to face Australian beer bottles hurled at me while doing my stuff in public. I'm just looking forward to having a very nice visit to a city I've wanted to see for a long time now, watching Robert put on a series of shows nobody would ever imagine he would do and meeting a few of the wonderful folks from this terrific board. | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 1592 Registered: 05-2005 |
Some short news from Tuition website: Robert Forster performs four nights at the Queensland Music Festival at the end of July. The shows, entitled The Four Ages of Robert Forster, will be different each night and take place from 25th-28th July 2007 at the Brisbane Powerhouse, Australia. Robert takes a deeply personal journey through his solo recording career of the 90s. Over three consecutive evenings Robert will reunite the original recording artists to perform three of his solo albums in their entirety. In what promises to be a landmark event he will complete the four ages of Robert Forster performing a selection of The Go-Betweens songs. More: Queensland Music Festival website. | ||
| kevin Member Username: Kevin Post Number: 1670 Registered: 05-2005 |
Randy, I would never use the word tosser to describe you, certainly not the way it is used in Scotland. Up here it is very uncomplimentary and I'm far too polite to explain it here now that we have more ladies onboard. If I interpret your post correctly you are using it in a "low self esteem" kind of way. I'm sure the shy and retiring natives of Oz have an even more colourful word for tosser  | ||
| Catherine Vaughan Member Username: Catherine Post Number: 47 Registered: 05-2005 |
I've never claimed to be a lady... In fact I'd take a safe guess that I probably use worse language!! | ||
| Matthias Member Username: Matthias Post Number: 233 Registered: 05-2005 |
Catherine, even ladies gotta drop some colorful language here and there. There's a song by Usher (yes, hip hop) called Yeah (I'm stretching here but it was featured in Hitch which could be classified as a chick flick) where Ludacris sings the line, "We want a lady in the street but a freak in the bed..." And somehow I think this all ties together although it could have simply been the tall Blue Moon beer I had for lunch on a work day...Oi!....Next! | ||
| Rob Brookman Member Username: Rob_b Post Number: 699 Registered: 08-2006 |
I swear, I think the word "tosser" came into the American vocabulary because of the movie "The Commitments." They, uh, tossed it around quite a lot, so I think most Americans view it as analogous to idiot or dork or moron or some such put down. And Catherine, good for you. Ladies who think they're ladies usually aren't, and ladies who are ladies usually aren't very interesting - at least not interesting enough to spend their roof-repair money on a Go-Betweens tour of Australia. Cheers. | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 1596 Registered: 05-2005 |
Tosser is a polite way of calling someone a wa*ker. Randy, you are not a tosser! Maybe you are a budding amateur! |