mikesaid: April 2012

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Damn Terran

I photographed Damn Terran a couple of weeks ago but didn't blog it, so will include the shots in this one...

It was a rainy night, I was in Fitzroy and had just spent about 35 minutes trying to find a park - which is fucking awesome by the way, if you haven't done this I would suggest you try it. I had my usual pre gig warm up of a short black chased by a V and was ready to stand there with all the other hipsters and barely move even though the music is rocking.

First band I saw was Scul Hazzard (lady bass player which automatically gives then a 7/10 before hearing the first note) these guys were cool, awesome drummer. I remember thiking, wow - these dudes are my age - there is hope for me yet.

Hope was quickly dashed when the next band, Chicks Who Love Guns (Sydney) got on. They were probably 10 (I'm being nice) years younger than me. After the initial disappointment of an all male band we were treated to another great set - well worth checking out their show - fun to photograph too!

I have been enjoying Damn Terran since I saw them play with Ouch My Face last year, and I have been lucky enough to see them twice already this year before Saturday's gig releasing their 45. "Rebels". I'm not a critic (lies!) so I'm not going compare these guys to another band, or tell you what the lyrics are or any of that kinda thing - they are great to see live, and fun to photograph, that's really all that I care about...

shot for the AU review

See the whole set on flickr

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I MADE A FUCKIN WEBSITE THING!

Damn Terran (c) Michael Christian 2012

Scul Hazzard (c) Michael Christian 2012

Chicks Who Love Guns (c) Michael Christian 2012

Damn Terran (c) Michael Christian 2012

Damn Terran

Rebels 7" - Damn Terran by showoffservices

Chicks Who Love Guns

God, Love & Satan by Chicks Who Love Guns

Scul Hazzard

Scul Hazzards - Too Late by tenzenmen

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Georgia Fields

I have photographed Georgia Fields a couple of times so when she played the Famous Spiegeltent in Melbourne, I thought I'd be keen to see that show. I have seen M Ward and Reggie Watts in this famous tent - always a great venue.

A couple of things excited me even before the first note was sung - it started at 7pm, and there were no supports! Oh yea, and because I can take photos - I saw it for free!

Because of this, there was no need to get jacked up on coffee and V but I did have to endure the 5 O'clock traffic - some people have very small penises. Peni? You have a small penis.

Georgia was in fine form - full band plus mini orchestra is always an awesome way to catch her.
You should check her out!

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Photos!

See em' all on Flickr!

Shot for AU review!

And a video!