country victoria by slr.

Meredith.


Bendigo.


Violet Town.

Listen to: Jonathan Richman.

I can't believe I have only just found out about this man...he is a genius.

Sydney Roaming.

A few pictures of some recent Sydney happenings. Included here are images of A Casual End Mile, The Small Hours, and Kes Band.

Critical Mass, November 2009.

Listen to: The Middle East.

For my birthday this year Adam Lewis gave me a copy of The Middle East's EP Recordings of The Middle East, but since I was away yonder, I have only just recently had a chance to listen to it in full. And let me just say "I like, I like, I like!"
So here is their track Blood - a nice one for your Thursday afternoon doze.



Hear more and follow The Middle East at http://www.myspace.com/visitthemiddleeast

Critical Mass, Sydney.

Critical Mass is the monthly rising of cyclists from all around the world, who gather across 300 different cities to celebrate the genius of their two-wheeled peddlers and make themselves known to those with whom they share the road. This Friday, November 27, Critical Mass in Sydney will be Australia's largest in 2009, as the annual bridge ride halts the flow of motorised traffic with a sea of rather good looking pedal pushers. So whether you ride a racer, fixie, BMX, or mountain-bike-you've-had-since-you-were-12, come and be part of this awesome event. Because more than being any kind of political or social statement, Critical Mass is just a whole bunch of fun!

Critical Mass meets at Hyde Park fountain this Friday, November 27 at 5:30. For more information on Critical Mass Australia visit http://www.criticalmass.org.au/

Above photo credited to Laura Friezer.

moving day.

So I have moved to Glebe and could not be happier about it!
I am now living with five lovely people in a big terrace house on glebe point road and working 10 minutes walk away at The Egg and Soldier. Here are a few picks of my new suburb and the unpacking process...

Listen to: The National.

Here is the first of many weekly blog posts intended to share some of my favourite tunes, whatever they may be at the time. And this week's pick is The National.

since being back.

So, I have been home for two weeks now and I am happy at least that the jacarandas are in bloom, if not for any other reason. I was reading about these pretty trees just the other day and I can tell you a few facts about them: they are, actually, native to South Africa, not Australia. And also, if one of their flowers falls on your head it may be good luck...and I say may because it depends on who you're asking...but if you're asking me I say "yes! let good luck be upon you all your days!"
Yes, last Saturday was Halloween, but it was also time for Riverbeats at Parramatta and what a beautiful evening it was. Here are a few pics of the waterside, encompassed by large spheres of projection and colour that mesmerised us as we blissed out to Decoder Ring.
And the musical goodness kept coming, for on Sunday night was Frigid and a 15 minute drum solo from Laurenz Pike. Here is a wee photo of the talented man in action.And finally, since being back, there was Cooma - a place I have cherished all my life and missed terribly over the past year. But revisiting this week, this is what I found there...

leaving london.

God knows it's not my favourite city, but when it came to leaving London last week, I felt quite emotional indeed. My final days there were spent catching up with Machteld and Dieneke (quality Dutchies also away from home), playing with Gavin and Steven (some lovely, lovely Englishmen) and exploring the very best parts of the city. I also managed to pick up a few treasures for family and friends, drank much, much tea, and finally learnt how to make the most sugary and morish Irish creation that is "fifteens."
But it is goodbye now to the UK and Europe, and home again for me (I've been back a week infact)...to summer and unemployment.

Autumn.

A few photos from my last week here in Europe...I can't even tell you how much I am going to miss this side of the world and the people in it.

I'll be back real soon.

Nederland, I miss you already.

(Second photo credited to Caty Ann Rushing, Alabama).