Crow @ Lansdowne

What I remember (in 2024)...
Went to this show with Dad.
Only time I saw 2 shows in 1 night.
Peg opened for The Fauves at the Annandale Hotel. After Peg, we may have stayed for a song or 2 of the Fauves, but left to get to the Lansdowne to see Crow. Swirl opened for Crow, but we were too late to see them.

The Crap Facts
This is my 29th concert.
The Lansdowne Hotel is the 15th venue I've seen a concert in.
Chippendale is the 13th city I've seen a concert in.
This is my 29th concert in New South Wales.
This is my 29th concert in Australia.
This is my 2nd Crow concert.

Peg @ The Annandale Hotel

What I remember (in 2024)...

Went to this show with Dad.

Peg opened for The Fauves.  We may have stayed for a song or 2 of the Fauves, but left here to go to the Lansdowne to see Crow.  Swirl opened for Crow, but we were too late to see them.

The Crap Facts
This is my 28th concert.
The Annandale Hotel is the 14th venue I've seen a concert in.
Annandale is the 12th city I've seen a concert in.
This is my 28th concert in New South Wales.
This is my 28th concert in Australia.
This is my 2nd Peg concert.

Hard Ons @ The Zoo

The Crap Facts
This is my 27th concert.
This is my 12th concert at the Zoo.
This is my 12th concert in Long Jetty.
This is my 27th concert in New South Wales.
This is my 27th concert in Australia.
This is my 4th Hard Ons concert.

Hummingbirds & Peg @ The Zoo

What I remember (in 2024)...

I had a Peg poster from this show.  It had a large clothes peg and the date painted in the corner.

The Crap Facts

This is my 26th concert.
This is my 11th concert at the Zoo.

This is my 11th concert in Long Jetty.
This is my 26th concert in New South Wales.

This is my 26th concert in Australia.

Peg are the 44th band I've seen.

The Hummingbirds are the 45th band I've seen.

Falling Joys & Swirl @ The Zoo

The Crap Facts

This is my 25th concert.
This is my 10th concert at the Zoo.

This is my 10th concert in Long Jetty.
This is my 25th concert in New South Wales.

This is my 25th concert in Australia.

This is my 2nd Swirl concert.

This is my 2nd Falling Joys concert.

Tumbleweed, You Am I & Screamfeeder @ The Zoo

What I remember (in 2024)...

Went with Marieka.

This was the day Grandad Hutch passed away.  It was a weird concert in that it was a great show, but I was overwhelmingly unhappy.

The tour changed dates at some point, that is why the date on the shirt says the 17th, but it was moved to the Saturday night.

The Crap Facts

This is my 24th concert.
This is my 9th concert at the Zoo.

This is my 9th concert in Long Jetty.
This is my 24th concert in New South Wales.

This is my 24th concert in Australia.

This is my 2nd Screamfeeder concert.

This is my 3rd You Am I concert.

This is my 3rd Tumbleweed concert.

Terence Michael Hutch (1923-1993)

Terence Michael Hutch - date unknown

b 21 July 1923 in Ryde, NSW, Australia

d 19 June 1993 in Concord, NSW, Australia

Survived by his wife
Beryl

by his children

Graeme 
Wayne 
Robert 
Tricia 

and his grandchildren

Shayne 
Kelly 

Jessica 
Grant 
Kara 
Morris 

20 years is a long time to have a Granddad - but not long enough.

Granddad, Me, Nanna & K

Pet Porpoise Pool, Coffs Harbour circa 1984

Grandad & Nan - date unknown

Granddad Hutch's Sydney Morning Herald Obituary - 21 June 1993

Granddad Hutch's Sydney Morning Herald Funeral Notice - 22 June 1993

Pavement, Crow, Screamfeeder & Magic Dirt @ Max's

What I remember (in 2024)...

Met Butch after work and went out to Petersham for this show, then caught the train back up the Coast.

Magic Dirt played in the front bar in between when the bands played in the main room.  I believe this was their first ever Sydney show.  They were awful.

We were greeted at the door by Pavement's drummer Gary Young, who ripped a page out of a Jaws book as you handed him your ticket.  He would also stop playing mid-song in order to do a handstand on stage.  He also found an umbrella which he gave to an audience member, who was instructed to make sure every one got to hold it.

I was wearing a Crow T-shirt, when Peter Fenton walked past me and said "Cool shirt!".  To which I replied "Cool band!"

The Crap Facts

This is my 23rd concert.
Max's is the 12th venue I've seen a concert in.

Petersham is the 11th city I've seen a concert in..
This is my 23rd concert in New South Wales.

This is my 23rd concert in Australia.

Magic Dirt are the 40th band I've seen.

Screamfeeder are the 41st band I've seen.

Crow are the 42nd band I've seen.

Pavement are the 43rd band I've seen.

Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Her Majesty's Theatre

What I remember (in 2024)...

Went with Marieka.

Line up had some Hey Hey It's Saturday people and Full Frontal people in it.

It was hilarious.  Craig McLachlan was way better than I thought he would be.

Big Day Out @ Sydney Showgrounds

After the first Big Day Out in 1992, where Violent Femmes and Nirvana headlined, there was never a doubt whether I'd go the following year.

A few extra people and a more international line up, but a wild day. I got to see the Hard Ons with Jerry A, Sonic Youth, Beasts Of Bourbon, Iggy Pop, Helmet, Def FX, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Tumbleweed,  You Am I, Headache, Mudhoney, Front End Loader and Daisygrinders.

From what I remember, 17 years later, I had a great day. Was stoked to finally see Sonic Youth. Iggy was incredible (including an all-star version of "I Wanna Be Your Dog). Mudhoney were amazing (right in the middle of my love of grunge) Hard Ons followed up their previous years exploits with Henry Rollins with an equally impressive set with Jerry A of Poison Idea. Helmet ripped the tops off everyone's heads. I became a Nick Cave fan that day. And Tumbleweed were the best of the Aussie bands - but that goes without saying.

I don't think I had started my "go to a concert, buy a shirt" phase yet. So the shirt below was actually not an official shirt, but one I picked up as an after thought outside for about $10.

The Crap Facts

This is my 22nd concert.
This is my 3rd concert at RAS Showgrounds.
This is my 4th concert in Moore Park.
This is my 22nd concert in New South Wales.

This is my 22nd concert in Australia.

Daisygrinders are the 32nd band I've seen.

Front End Loader are the 33rd band I've seen.

Mudhoney are the 34th band I've seen.

Headache are the 35th band I've seen.

This is my 2nd You Am I concert.

This is my 2nd Tumbleweed concert.

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are the 36th band I've seen.

This is my 2nd Def FX concert.

Helmet are the 37th band I've seen.

Iggy Pop is the 38th band I've seen.

This is my 2nd Beasts of Bourbon concert.

Sonic Youth are the 39th band I've seen.

This is my 3rd Hard Ons with Jerry A concert.

Screaming Jets & Tumbleweed @ The Zoo

The Crap Facts

This is my 21st concert.

This is my 8th concert at The Zoo.

This is my 8th concert in Long Jetty.

This is my 21st concert in New South Wales.

This is my 21st concert in Australia.

Tumbleweed are the 30th band I've seen.

The Screaming Jets are the 31st band I've seen.

Other Shows & Concerts Pre 1992

1979 - Mi-Sex @ Long Reef Beach

1988 - Sydney Symphony Orchestra @ Opera House

1988 - Cats @ Her Majesty's Theatre

What I remember (in 2024)...

Walked down to Long Reef Beach with Mum from the house in Collaroy.

Unsure of the exact date, but it was before K was born.  Assume it was summer time, being at the beach.

We left early as the crowd started getting a bit out of hand.  I remember walking away and being able to see the stage from behind.  So much shit was being thrown at the stage.

The Symphony and Cats were 2 separate school excursions for Year 10 music.  I did fall asleep during the the Symphony, but I did really enjoy Cats.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hard Ons & Mantissa @ Hordern Pavilion

What I remember (in 2024)...

The show was postponed from 16 May 1992, when John Frusciante quit the band mid-tour in Japan.  It was moved to 10 October 1992.  Original Tickets remained valid.

Went with Luvvo, Steve and Butch.

Tried to go to the NSWRL Headquarters for a drink beforehand, but they wouldn't let us in because Butch had dyed pink and blue hair.

The Hordern was packed for the Chili Peppers.  From the first note, the 4 of us were separated, crossing paths briefly in the giant mosh pit through out the show, before getting back together in the end.

The Crap Facts

This is my 20th concert.

The Hordern Pavilion is the 11th venue I've seen a concert in.

This is my 3rd concert in Moore Park.

This is my 20th concert in New South Wales.

This is my 20th concert in Australia.

Mantissa are the 28th band I've seen.

This is my 2nd Hard Ons concert.

Red Hot Chili Peppers are the 29th band I've seen.

Boom Crash Opera @ The Zoo

What I remember (in 2024)...

The band played one song in the middle of the floor of the pub (came off stage and walked through the crowd).

The Crap Facts

This is my 19th concert.

This is my 7th concert at The Zoo.

This is my 7th concert in Long Jetty.

This is my 19th concert in New South Wales.

This is my 19th concert in Australia.

Boom Crash Opera are the 27th band I've seen.

The Australian Doors Show @ The Zoo

What I remember (in 2024)...

Went with Marieka.

The Crap Facts

This is my 18th concert.

This is my 6th concert at The Zoo.

This is my 6th concert in Long Jetty.

This is my 18th concert in New South Wales.

This is my 18th concert in Australia.

The Australian Doors Show are the 26th band I've seen.