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Debbie Harry live. Hells yeah.
Alright team it’s that time of year when you need to knuckle down and decide what gigs you’re going to attend as the music festival (or at least ticket buying) season kicks off. We’ve kindly categorised some of the major tours for you under catchy little headings combined with super insightful recommendations. Monday time wasting commences NOW:
The Why Didn’t I Buy Tickets Tour?: LCD Soundsystem
Can you answer me that?! I can’t and everyday I wake up, look in the mirror, shake my head in disbelief and play Someone Great because it’s suitably depressing and reminds me that I’m a fool.
The Attend With Caution Event: The Strokes
Comeback Kid were er… lucky enough to see The Strokes play for twenty minutes, drunk, high and _____ at the Big Day Out in 2004. The illegal substances must’ve been rife backstage because a few other bands were “effected” too. Half way through their set The Dandy Warhols suggested we stop watching them and go see Jet who were playing at the same time. Curious and possibly good advice though I’ll never know as I stayed on. All I’m saying is keep your fingers crossed they stay sober-ish; otherwise it wont be a particularly life changing show.
The I’m Intrigued But Can I Afford It Tour: Surfer Blood
You know those bands that you kind of like, sort of and you know most of their tracks, almost and you think, “Gee, I’d probably really enjoy this gig but can I afford it?” That’s Surfer Blood for us. Currently sitting on the fence: sorry guys.
The Old School Good Time Guaranteed Gig: A Tribe Called Quest
I mean really, this has to be fun! Q-Tip is one of the most talented (though underrated) rappers going round these days. Plus I can guarantee you’ll know more of their songs than you realise too. It’ll be a bit like a high school reunion but you wont have to lose weight and pretend you have a high flying corporate job and penthouse apartment. Hmmm. I have problems.
Concerts for Adults Rule: Blondie & The Pretenders
Seeing Leonard Cohan at Day on the Green last year was one of the best decisions I ever made. The combination of picnic, wine, setting sun and living legend were so delightful and surreal it felt almost illegal. So to hear the announcement that Blondie and The Pretenders will be sharing the headline honors for this years event has made me so freaking happy it’s scary. See you there Debbie!
They might be good looking but can they stay sober? The Strokes can only try.
The You Know This Will Be Bizarre but Amazing Set: C.W. Stoneking & his Primitive Horn Orchestra
Even though he’s a local I’ve never managed to pull myself together and organise tickets to catch C.W. live. Apparently he talks in a psuedo American accent and really gets into “character” during the shows. Apparently each time he tours I talk about how much I want to go and never attend. Let’s hope this changes this time around.
The Spacey Escapism Dream Explosion Gig: The Drums
Even though I recently read a rather sarcastic review of their album that suggested they’ll have celebrity girlfriends and photo shoots in fashion mags by 2011 that doesn’t mean that they’re not a good live band. I can proudly hold my head up high and say, “I like Chillwave and I plan to attend this concert to experience the Spacey Escapism Dream Explosion goodness live”.
The Is This Actually Your Last Tour Tour a.k.a John Farnham syndrome?: Powderfinger
By no means am I hating on Powderfinger but really guys? Is this it? I’ve seen you live and I was pleasantly surprised. Australia’s Got Talent! And you’ve released some great albums; remember that time you were in the Hottest 100 about 50 times or something? Take note from Elvis and exit the building just once.
Pre-Packaged and Good Value Festival Fun: Parklife
There is something so neat and tidy and organised about Parklife that appeals to me immensely. It’s in the city, they provide shaded areas, I can always see the stage and everything runs rather efficiently. Except for the 200 odd gate crashers at last years event (I’ve never seen so many people running in a pack) Parklife is always so smooth and enjoyable. Our highlight predictions this year? Chiddy Bang for pop fun, Memory Tapes for a smiley sway fest and Midnight Juggernauts for some local escapism. And no Jackie, I haven’t forgotten THE SWAYING BRIDGE OF DEATH!
Yours,
Comeback Kid