shit it's been a while since I've done one of these.. havnt really had a decent enough chance to go on the internet since ages ago. so here we go.. cant even upload any pics either mwow wow.. ive just woken up so dont hate on me if it's not funny cos no ones funny at 9 in the morning.
We're in Auckland at the moment as you'll know been spending our time at The Aio Wira Centre where Oscar spent a whole bunch of his childhood. you'd think you were on the West Cost of the South island, such an amazing place (it's also a meat, cigarette and alcohol free place.. so staying there is like being on a detox. which was actually really good. we were allowed to smoke durries though.. let's not be silly) We arrived at Aio Wira on Sunday evening i think after spending the night in Theames where we sort of celebrated Pauls 23rd Birthday. (that night is a complete blur) we played to maybe 10 people through the whole night? but Mama Gins was a wicked venue. smallest place ive ever played. so small we couldnt fit 1/2 our backline. but it was a rad gig. Mama Gin treated us amazingly and got everyone hammered. a few things happened after that but im not really sure as i pretty much put myself to bed in some room while the other guys went next door to some old peoples house where they were smackin back home brewed whiskey and bourbon till the late hours. i think bugs mentioned that he went back to some guys house after that an then shit started getting "Real" so he gapped it. ..you'll have to ask him about that though..haha..
on Monday night we put on a gig at Aio Wira where a few kids an locals came out. was just a donation entry. Rackets played an A.A set, then we got up then Rackets played a bit more of a solid set for everyone else
that was a few days ago, we've since at one point abducted Tono for a night an took him out to one of the Rackets friends house/ farm which was out by the Airport. shit was awesome out there..got drunk an had a laugh.. bit of a fire outside all that sortve stuff. there was a 24 hour Driving Range about 2 mins walk from this place where we went afterwards. that shit was hilarious. we broke a lot of rules at that place haha.. paul even managed to break a club.. buttah..
We played The Kings Arms a couple of nights ago, that was a sweet gig. some dude from Dunedin jokingly punched me in the head whilst yelling " YOU SON OF A BITCH " . i think he thought i remembered who he was from about 3 years ago.. except i didnt. to me he was just some weird 1/2 cast "Punk" who was smackin me in the head while i was trying to get a beer out of the van.
it was all good though, he sheepishly came up to me before Alizarin came on an started talking properly to me. turns out he was Gaz from Dunedin an his band The Cheez Stix challenged Biff Merchants to a drink off (an old band i was in) once at The Backstage
so that was fuckin odd from Gaz.. but sweet
The Kings arms was a sweet gig. we had 5 acts on that night. Tono opened up the gig with a solo set which i really enjoyed followed by the Porpoise. SHERPA (a local Ak band) played after the Porp. i missed their set but everyones been saying that their set was awesome. they're supposed to be coming down to Dunedin in Feburary. Alizarin after that and finished by Rackets who played a beefy set to the local folk.
Mark from Straight Jacket Fits was the soundman too that night which i thought was pretty cool.
Yesturday after packing outta the Kings Arms we met up with some of Oscar and Vinnie's friends who they are starting a new project with.. So we went up to their apartment which was up there with the skyscrapers an shit. too high for me anyway.. we all had a jam and practiced some songs. it was real cool. bugs' took some sweet videos which il upload in Dunedin.
afterwards we went to Don Mcglashans Studio on K Rd an hung out up there for a wee bit, there was some weird kinda gig thing happening there.. some guy called Tommy Ill was rapping an as awkward as it was i had a good time. i even met Dons Daughter who stars on Shortland Street apparently. dunno..
Tim Finn was walking around outside the studio too..i had to hold lahgun back from getting a photo op with the guy haha.. he did have this sweet swagger though
after that we all split up a bit more.. Rackets, Bugs and Paul went back to the appartment and Lahgn Callum an I went to Eddie from An Emerald City's place to stay the night. Eddies a wonderful guy an we spent a few hours last night catching up over a few drinks. Eddie has a house full of Records and CD's. a jaw dropping collection.
an here I am.doin this blog whilst watching a Bob Marley DVD for breakfast..
We're playing Leigh tonight at the Sawmill Cafe. we get accom, munchies an pish tonight too which im looking forward too. might have a steak.
3 shows to go. tough times. though i get the feeling the last gig of the tour is going to be bananas.. Sol (the Beer company) have jumped on board for it so im sure we'll be chuggin that all night. also the ZM radio station are going to be out there giving out free drinks or some shit.. i dunno
cool. see you soon Dunedin i hope you're behaving. lets party when we get back
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