What does Feb 23 mean for Melbourne? On this day 34 years ago, AC/DC filmed It’s a Long Way to the Top on a flatbed truck in Swanston St. This year, your music needs YOU on Swanston St. Make a sign, bring your instruments. Musos, bands, and yes, a flatbed truck will be there too. Demand government support for live music! Read more at Faster Louder (and see the AC/DC footage) Filed under: collingwood, hi-fi, rant-o-rama
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On the corner of Smith and Johnston this morning – but now it’s gone. Persecution blues at The Tote today… Posted in collingwood, fitzroy, hi-fi, love your work, rant-o-rama
I’ve been going to The Tote since my teenage years. Great folks behind the bar, loads of memorable gigs, never had any aggro there or met anyone who wasn’t there for a good time. And now, it’s closing. The licensee is unable to head off the idiots at VCAT, who class his pub as a dangerous nightclub style venue. This means they demand he pays high-risk fees which erode his ability to make any money. Apart from this being complete bullshit, he is now fresh out of dollars and energy, and we lose a fabulous pub. I began this ...
Posted in collingwood, hi-fi
I didn’t buy these yesterday – but they sure caught my eye! If you must have them, check out the Vinnies Shop on Johnston St. I’d never given much though to what colour an accordion reverie would be – but I didn’t expect pink and purple… Opera A-Go-Go? This one boggles my mind a little – Like girls? Dig cars? Buy this record! Posted in abbotsford, hi-fi, shop-o-matic
